After 46 years fully bound to the political, economic and social norms as a member of the European Union or in transition from its membership, the United Kingdom began a new chapter in setting its own course from New Year’s Day 2021. Barely two weeks, negotiators from London and Brussels hammered out a deal on the future relationship between the UK and the EU for the decades to come. When the process of formal recognition for the deal has yet to be completed, its provisions take effect, meaning UK exporters face more paperwork in sending their goods to market across the 27-member bloc.