{"id":974694,"date":"2025-11-22T11:55:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T11:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=974694"},"modified":"2025-11-22T11:55:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T11:55:58","slug":"make-uk-signs-trade-and-partnership-agreement-with-cme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/make-uk-signs-trade-and-partnership-agreement-with-cme\/","title":{"rendered":"Make UK Signs Trade and Partnership Agreement with CME"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/make-uk-signs-trade-and-partnership-agreement-with-cme\/#What_has_been_agreed\" title=\"What has been agreed\">What has been agreed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/make-uk-signs-trade-and-partnership-agreement-with-cme\/#Why_this_matters\" title=\"Why this matters\">Why this matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/make-uk-signs-trade-and-partnership-agreement-with-cme\/#Some_caveats_questions\" title=\"Some caveats &amp; questions\">Some caveats &amp; questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/make-uk-signs-trade-and-partnership-agreement-with-cme\/#Case_Studies\" title=\"Case Studies\">Case Studies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/make-uk-signs-trade-and-partnership-agreement-with-cme\/#Case_Study_1_Strategic_Tech_Critical_Minerals_Focus\" title=\"Case Study 1: Strategic Tech &amp; Critical Minerals Focus\">Case Study 1: Strategic Tech &amp; Critical Minerals Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/make-uk-signs-trade-and-partnership-agreement-with-cme\/#Case_Study_2_Defence_Security_Manufacturing\" title=\"Case Study 2: Defence &amp; Security Manufacturing\">Case Study 2: Defence &amp; Security Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/make-uk-signs-trade-and-partnership-agreement-with-cme\/#Case_Study_3_Trade_Missions_Innovation_Exchange\" title=\"Case Study 3: Trade Missions &amp; Innovation Exchange\">Case Study 3: Trade Missions &amp; Innovation Exchange<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/make-uk-signs-trade-and-partnership-agreement-with-cme\/#Case_Study_4_Trade_Volume_Economic_Significance\" title=\"Case Study 4: Trade Volume &amp; Economic Significance\">Case Study 4: Trade Volume &amp; Economic Significance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/make-uk-signs-trade-and-partnership-agreement-with-cme\/#Expert_Commentary_Analysis\" title=\"Expert Commentary &amp; Analysis\">Expert Commentary &amp; Analysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_has_been_agreed\"><\/span>What has been agreed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Make UK and CME have signed a formal \u201ctrade &amp; partnership agreement\u201d to deepen manufacturing and industrial cooperation between the UK and Canada. (<a title=\"Make UK and Canadian manufacturers sign Trade &amp; Partnership Agreement\" href=\"https:\/\/pwemag.co.uk\/make-uk-and-canadian-manufacturers-sign-trade-partnership-agreement\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">pwemag.co.uk<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The signing took place in Ottawa, Canada, with the following key figures present:\n<ul>\n<li>Stephen Phipson, CEO of Make UK. (<a title=\"Make UK agrees trade and partnership deal with CME\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machinery-market.co.uk\/news\/41253\/Make-UK-signs-trade-and-partnership-deal-with-CME?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Machinery Market &#8211; UK Manufacturing News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Dennis Darby, CEO of CME. (<a title=\"Make UK and Canadian manufacturers sign Trade &amp; Partnership Agreement\" href=\"https:\/\/pwemag.co.uk\/make-uk-and-canadian-manufacturers-sign-trade-partnership-agreement\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">pwemag.co.uk<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Rob Tinline, British High Commissioner to Canada. (<a title=\"Make UK signs new partnership with Canadian manufacturers to boost trade and technology collaboration\" href=\"https:\/\/bmmagazine.co.uk\/news\/make-uk-canada-manufacturers-trade-partnership\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Matters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Maninder Sidhu, Canada\u2019s Minister of International Trade. (<a title=\"Make UK and Canadian manufacturers sign Trade &amp; Partnership Agreement\" href=\"https:\/\/pwemag.co.uk\/make-uk-and-canadian-manufacturers-sign-trade-partnership-agreement\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">pwemag.co.uk<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The agreement builds on a prior joint statement by the Prime Ministers of the UK and Canada earlier this year (June) which set out the ambition to expand bilateral trade and technology cooperation. (<a title=\"Make UK signs new partnership with Canadian manufacturers to boost trade and technology collaboration\" href=\"https:\/\/bmmagazine.co.uk\/news\/make-uk-canada-manufacturers-trade-partnership\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Matters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Key sectors targeted under this partnership include:\n<ul>\n<li>Rare earth minerals. (<a title=\"Make UK and Canadian manufacturers sign Trade &amp; Partnership Agreement\" href=\"https:\/\/pwemag.co.uk\/make-uk-and-canadian-manufacturers-sign-trade-partnership-agreement\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">pwemag.co.uk<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Nuclear technology. (<a title=\"Make UK agrees trade and partnership deal with CME\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machinery-market.co.uk\/news\/41253\/Make-UK-signs-trade-and-partnership-deal-with-CME?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Machinery Market &#8211; UK Manufacturing News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Artificial intelligence (AI). (<a title=\"Make UK and Canadian manufacturers sign Trade &amp; Partnership Agreement\" href=\"https:\/\/pwemag.co.uk\/make-uk-and-canadian-manufacturers-sign-trade-partnership-agreement\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">pwemag.co.uk<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Defence and security manufacturing. (<a title=\"Make UK signs new partnership with Canadian manufacturers to boost trade and technology collaboration\" href=\"https:\/\/bmmagazine.co.uk\/news\/make-uk-canada-manufacturers-trade-partnership\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Business Matters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>At a practical level the organisations will:\n<ul>\n<li>Share information on science, technology and innovation between UK and Canadian companies. (<a title=\"CME, Make UK sign new partnership to boost Canada\u2013U.K. ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insidelogistics.ca\/manufacturing\/cme-make-uk-sign-new-partnership-to-boost-canada-u-k-manufacturing-ties\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Inside Logisitics<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Promote trade missions, commercial exchanges and investment opportunities among member companies. (<a title=\"Make UK agrees trade and partnership deal with CME\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machinery-market.co.uk\/news\/41253\/Make-UK-signs-trade-and-partnership-deal-with-CME?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Machinery Market &#8211; UK Manufacturing News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen supply-chain connectivity between manufacturers in both countries. (<a title=\"Make UK and Canadian manufacturers sign Trade &amp; Partnership Agreement\" href=\"https:\/\/pwemag.co.uk\/make-uk-and-canadian-manufacturers-sign-trade-partnership-agreement\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">pwemag.co.uk<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Some trade context: Canada is currently the UK\u2019s <strong>16th largest trading partner<\/strong>, and the 13th largest export destination for UK goods, with annual trade between the two nations around <strong>\u00a36.5 billion<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Make UK agrees trade and partnership deal with CME\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machinery-market.co.uk\/news\/41253\/Make-UK-signs-trade-and-partnership-deal-with-CME?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Machinery Market &#8211; UK Manufacturing News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>A quote from Stephen Phipson:<br \/>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThis is a welcome agreement which reflects the longstanding and historic relations between the UK and Canada \u2026 Today\u2019s agreement will now look to make the most of this historic connection through this industry partnership to boost ties between manufacturers in both countries and support the ambition of both governments to increase investment in critical technologies.\u201d (<a title=\"Make UK and Canadian manufacturers sign Trade &amp; Partnership Agreement\" href=\"https:\/\/pwemag.co.uk\/make-uk-and-canadian-manufacturers-sign-trade-partnership-agreement\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">pwemag.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li>A quote from Dennis Darby:<br \/>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cCanada and the United Kingdom have an opportunity to build one of the world\u2019s most innovative and resilient industrial partnerships. \u2026 We see real opportunities to deepen collaboration in advanced manufacturing, clean technology, and defence procurement.\u201d (<a title=\"CME and Make UK sign partnership agreement to expand ...\" href=\"https:\/\/shopmetaltech.com\/industry-associations\/cme-and-make-uk-sign-partnership-agreement-to-expand-canada-uk-manufacturing-ties\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Shop Metalworking Technology<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_matters\"><\/span>Why this matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strategic industrial cooperation<\/strong>: By focusing on rare earth minerals, nuclear tech, AI and defence, both countries are aligning their manufacturing sectors to areas of high strategic value (beyond just traditional goods trade).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supply chain resilience<\/strong>: Strengthening connectivity between UK and Canadian manufacturing may help diversify supply chains, reduce single-country dependencies and foster joint innovation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boost for exports \/ jobs<\/strong>: For UK firms (and Canadian ones) the agreement opens access and collaboration opportunity in a large, industrially advanced country, which could translate into job creation, investment and export growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-Brexit trade posture<\/strong>: For the UK this signals a continued effort to deepen trade and industrial ties outside the EU, especially with longstanding allies like Canada.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complement to government policy<\/strong>: This private-sector driven partnership complements governmental trade and industrial strategy (such as the UK\u2019s moves in the Indo-Pacific, tech manufacturing, etc).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defence &amp; security dimension<\/strong>: The inclusion of defence manufacturing suggests this is not purely commercial \u2013 it has strategic security implications, possibly aligning procurement, technology sharing and joint production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_caveats_questions\"><\/span>Some caveats &amp; questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>While the headline is strong, the <strong>exact binding terms<\/strong> (tariffs, quotas, legal enforceability) aren\u2019t detailed in the public summaries. This looks like a sector-partnership rather than a full free-trade treaty.<\/li>\n<li>Implementation will be key: It remains to be seen how quickly businesses take up the opportunities, how many trade missions occur, how much investment flows.<\/li>\n<li>Measuring impact: The current trade between UK and Canada is modest (\u00a36.5b bn) compared to major partners; whether this deal significantly shifts that will depend on follow-through.<\/li>\n<li>Sector-focus means benefits may accrue unevenly: firms in advanced manufacturing, tech and defence may benefit more than smaller general-goods manufacturers.<\/li>\n<li>This is a step in a broader strategy, not a standalone silver-bullet: It complements other UK trade ambitions but is one piece of a larger puzzle.<\/li>\n<li>Good question. Here are some <strong>case studies<\/strong> and expert-style commentary on the recent <strong>Make UK \u2013 CME (Canada) trade and partnership agreement<\/strong>, based on available public sources.<br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Studies\"><\/span>Case Studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_1_Strategic_Tech_Critical_Minerals_Focus\"><\/span><strong>Case Study 1: Strategic Tech &amp; Critical Minerals Focus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What happened<\/strong>: Make UK and CME have agreed to deepen cooperation on <strong>rare earth minerals<\/strong>, <strong>nuclear technology<\/strong>, and <strong>artificial intelligence<\/strong>. (<a title=\"- Make UK teams up with Canadian manufacturing trade body\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpaonthenet.net\/article\/218989\/Make-UK-teams-up-with-Canadian-manufacturing-trade-body.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">dpaonthenet.net<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why it matters<\/strong>: These areas are vital for the future of manufacturing, especially for clean energy, advanced computing, and defense. This partnership could help secure supply chains for critical materials and drive innovation in high-tech industries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact<\/strong>: UK and Canadian manufacturers may jointly invest in R&amp;D, share knowledge, and co-develop new industrial projects \u2014 boosting resilience and competitiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_2_Defence_Security_Manufacturing\"><\/span><strong>Case Study 2: Defence &amp; Security Manufacturing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What happened<\/strong>: The agreement explicitly prioritises <strong>defence and security collaboration<\/strong>. (<a title=\"- Make UK teams up with Canadian manufacturing trade body\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpaonthenet.net\/article\/218989\/Make-UK-teams-up-with-Canadian-manufacturing-trade-body.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">dpaonthenet.net<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why it matters<\/strong>: Both countries have strong defence manufacturing sectors. By aligning their industrial capabilities, they can potentially co-produce or co-procure defence technologies, which strengthens their strategic capacity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact<\/strong>: This may lead to more joint defence contracts, shared R&amp;D in military tech, and a more integrated UK-Canada supply chain for critical defence components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_3_Trade_Missions_Innovation_Exchange\"><\/span><strong>Case Study 3: Trade Missions &amp; Innovation Exchange<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What happened<\/strong>: The agreement includes <strong>practical cooperation<\/strong> \u2014 sharing science and innovation knowledge, promoting trade missions, and encouraging investment between member companies. (<a title=\"Process and Control Today | Make UK and Canadian manufacturers sign Trade &amp; Partnership Agreement\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pandct.com\/news\/make-uk-and-canadian-manufacturers-sign-trade-partnership-agreement?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">P&amp;C Technologies<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why it matters<\/strong>: These activities help firms on both sides to discover partners, enter new markets, and co-invest. It\u2019s not just high-level diplomacy; it&#8217;s about delivering real business value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact<\/strong>: Smaller manufacturers (SMEs) could benefit from more exposure to international partners, while larger firms could leverage this network to scale cross-border operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_4_Trade_Volume_Economic_Significance\"><\/span><strong>Case Study 4: Trade Volume &amp; Economic Significance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What happened<\/strong>: According to CME, in 2024, <strong>UK\u2013Canada trade in goods and services<\/strong> reached <strong>$61.0 billion<\/strong>, with Canada exporting $27.0B to the UK and importing $22.3B. (<a title=\"Canada Manufacturers &amp; Exporters signs trade and partnership agreement with Make UK \u2014 CME\" href=\"https:\/\/cme-mec.ca\/blog\/canada-manufacturers-exporters-signs-trade-and-partnership-agreement-with-make-uk\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">CME<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why it matters<\/strong>: That\u2019s a substantial volume, signaling that this new partnership can meaningfully leverage an already large economic relationship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact<\/strong>: Strengthening this bilateral manufacturing alliance could lead to a significant uplift in trade, investment, and job creation in both countries over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Commentary_Analysis\"><\/span>Expert Commentary &amp; Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Long-Term Industrial Strategy<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This is not a \u201cquick trade deal\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong>strategic industrial pact<\/strong>. By focusing on tech, defence, and critical minerals, Make UK and CME signal that manufacturing cooperation will be about future-oriented sectors.<\/li>\n<li>Both countries are positioning to be <em>co-leaders<\/em> in global industrial value chains, not just competing in commodity manufacturing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supply Chain Resilience<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The partnership helps mitigate risk. Critical minerals (like rare earths) are notoriously subject to geopolitical risk, supply bottlenecks, and environmental constraints.<\/li>\n<li>By collaborating, UK and Canadian manufacturers can reduce dependencies on third-party suppliers, making their supply chains more secure and stable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic &amp; Political Synergy<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>There was already political momentum: the two governments reaffirmed economic partnership in a joint statement in June 2025. (<a title=\"Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Canada - GOV.UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/joint-statement-between-the-prime-minister-of-the-united-kingdom-and-the-prime-minister-of-canada?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>This industry-level agreement reinforces that political will, meaning business cooperation is likely to be supported by favorable regulations, trade working groups, and possibly joint government-industry initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Innovation Driven Growth<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The knowledge sharing on science and technology could spark joint R&amp;D projects, particularly in clean energy, AI, and advanced manufacturing.<\/li>\n<li>This could boost competitiveness for UK and Canadian firms in global markets, especially in \u201cgreen\u201d and high-tech sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk &amp; Challenges<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Implementation<\/strong>: Agreements are one thing; execution is another. Success depends on how well companies capitalize on this, how funding is mobilized, and whether government support follows through.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unequal benefits<\/strong>: Big players may benefit more than SMEs. While trade missions and innovation sharing help, not all companies may have the capacity to exploit these opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geopolitical risk<\/strong>: As with any critical mineral or defense-focused deal, global political shifts could threaten long-term collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Signaling<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>For the UK, this says: \u201cWe\u2019re serious about industrial diplomacy post-Brexit.\u201d It\u2019s not just about services trade \u2014 manufacturing matters.<\/li>\n<li>For Canada, working with a major UK industry body like Make UK helps amplify its industrial strategy, especially in advanced sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; What has been agreed Make UK and CME have signed a formal \u201ctrade &amp; partnership agreement\u201d to deepen manufacturing and industrial cooperation between the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-974694","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gb-news","category-uk-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Make UK Signs Trade and Partnership Agreement with CME - UK News &amp; 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