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Except, the UK was allowed to leave, and the deal they got is probably not that different from the kind of trade deal they would have had with the EU if they ha
by twblalock 6y ago
Except, the UK was allowed to leave, and the deal they got is probably not that different from the kind of trade deal they would have had with the EU if they had never joined.
The UK didn't revert to WTO rules in their trade with the EU. Instead, they got a deal that gave them fewer trade barriers with the EU than most countries have to deal with.
- busterarm 6y agoI actually agree with you, but then Brexit isn't such a big deal then, isn't it. The complainers are trying to get all the upside with none of the down.
- JoeAltmaier 6y agoWell that would be called the ideal arrangement. Its business, not a moral issue. Everybody wants what works for them.
- mnd999 6y agoIt’s a good deal, but only for the EU. They have a goods trade surplus with the UK and they retain their free trade agreement. The UK has a services trade surplus with the EU (particularly financial services) and that is not included in the deal. It’s not all that surprising that the UK lost out in the negotiations - this is what tends to happen when a smaller economy negotiates with a larger one.