The Turkey–United Kingdom free trade agreement (TUKFTA) is a proposed free trade agreement which began negotiations on 14 March 2024.[1] The trade agreement will be the third FTA to cover Turkey–UK trade, and will supersede the Turkey–UK Trade Continuity Agreement, extending the deal to cover services and digital trade.[2]
On 18 July 2023, Turkey and the United Kingdom announced their intentions start talks on a modernised free trade agreement; the agreement will supersede the goods-only Turkey–United Kingdom Trade Continuity agreement.[6] The UK opened up a trade consultation from 2 November 2023 and close on the 5 January 2024.[7][8] Trade negotiations formally opened on 14 March 2024.[1][2] The practical negotiations are scheduled for after the UK general election on 4 July.[9]