- Ghana and UK outline next steps for Trade Partnership Agreement
- UK pledges support for business-friendly implementation
- TPA offers duty- and quota-free access to the UK market
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry is ramping up efforts to ensure the smooth implementation of the Ghana–UK Trade Partnership Agreement (TPA), following high-level talks with a visiting UK delegation.
The discussions, held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, outlined three key priorities for unlocking the full potential of the agreement:
- Revitalising the Ghana–UK Business Council,
- Promoting regulatory harmonisation through MoUs between regulatory agencies, and
- Finalising rules of origin to clarify trade protocols.
The proposed regulatory alignment will help streamline certification processes and facilitate more efficient trade. Ghana’s core regulatory bodies—including the Ghana Standards Authority, Food and Drugs Authority, and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority—will spearhead these efforts in coordination with UK counterparts.
Chief Director of the Ministry, Noah Tumfo, reiterated Ghana’s commitment to leveraging the TPA’s benefits, particularly the duty- and quota-free access it offers to the UK market. He stressed that trade remains central to the government’s industrialisation strategy.
UK Trade Advisor Tess Phjppen reaffirmed the UK’s support for Ghana in translating the TPA into tangible benefits for businesses and consumers. She noted that the agreement is vital to deepening bilateral ties and fostering inclusive economic growth.
Engagements have already been held with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Department for Business and Trade, while the incoming UK High Commissioner to Ghana, expected in September, has been fully briefed on developments.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to establishing a resilient and transparent trade framework aligned with broader development objectives.
These renewed efforts aim to ensure that the Ghana–UK TPA delivers real results, including enhanced market access, simplified trade procedures, and strengthened institutional cooperation.
