customs union

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Big steps would be to create a customs union with the EU, getting rid of barriers to trade in goods, or joining the EU single market.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

A trade deal with the four South American countries that founded the Mercosur customs union is expected to start taking effect in the EU this spring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The EU earlier this month signed a free-trade agreement with the four South American countries that founded the Mercosur customs union, and last year it announced a trade and investment deal with Indonesia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Miller also claimed removing red tape between the UK and EU could be worth £25bn, and a customs union could increase the revenue further.

From BBC • May 18, 2025

A full customs union, with internal free trade, was undoubtedly the best solution of the difficulty.

From Against Home Rule (1912) The Case for the Union by Rosenbaum, S.