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British investment in Caspian Freight Corridor signals infrastructure shift

10 July 2025 16:15 (UTC+04:00)
British investment in Caspian Freight Corridor signals infrastructure shift
Akbar Novruz
Akbar Novruz
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The answer lies in numbers and necessity. In 2023, UK-China trade reached $98.4 billion, with the UK importing $68.7 billion worth of goods while exporting just $29.7 billion in return. That’s a $60 billion deficit. At the same time, rising tariffs on Chinese goods imposed by the U.S. are forcing Britain to find alternative, cost-effective import channels that don’t exacerbate inflation. Enter the Middle Corridor—a faster, cheaper overland alternative to the maritime chokepoints Britain traditionally relies on. The UK's trade with China is deeply complementary: Britain exports premium goods such as...

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