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Sure, but the European economic zone is both the closest & richest foreign market. Replacing it is not that easy.

• djohnston 6y ago
  I'm curious about the cost increase for container ship transport to US/CAN vs lorry transport to EU. Containers are cheap when there isn't a pandemic, right?
  • raphaelj 6y ago
    Not all exports/imports can be carried in ships. Think about services or fresh food.
  • Symbiote 6y ago
    Less-urgent goods was/is transported from Britain to the continent by container. Mostly ships, but also by train.
  • Ekaros 6y ago
    Probably quite substantial. You still need to move it to port and then from port at destination, instead of driving on lorry...