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(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Trade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025.
(2) These Regulations come into force on 30th December 2025. 
(3) These Regulations extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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The Secretary of State specifies that—
(a) the period in which regulations may be made to implement an international trade agreement under section 2(1) of the Trade Act 2021 is extended for a period of five years; and
(b) no regulations may be made under section 2(1) of the Trade Act 2021 after the end of the period of 10 years beginning with IP completion day.
Chris Bryant
Minister of State
Department for Business and Trade
13th November 2025