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So. To correct the mistakes on both sides.
The EU has 44 trade deals either in place or provisionally applied, covering 76 countries. If you add the deal it has with itself, ever EU member has 45 trade deals covering 102 countries. Add the UK deal and its 46/103.
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The EU has 44 trade deals either in place or provisionally applied, covering 76 countries. If you add the deal it has with itself, ever EU member has 45 trade deals covering 102 countries. Add the UK deal and its 46/103.
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So how does the UK compare?
With the EU deal, the UK has 31 trade deals that cover 89 countries. They are either already ratified or have the necessary paperwork to be provisionally applied awaiting ratification.
So the UK is behind by 14 countries.
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With the EU deal, the UK has 31 trade deals that cover 89 countries. They are either already ratified or have the necessary paperwork to be provisionally applied awaiting ratification.
So the UK is behind by 14 countries.
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Now quantity is not the same as quality - so let's address that too.
1) The deal with the EU is less comprehensive as membership - intentionally of course. But from purely a trade perspective, it is less.
2) The rollover deals with EFTA countries are temporary & limited.
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1) The deal with the EU is less comprehensive as membership - intentionally of course. But from purely a trade perspective, it is less.
2) The rollover deals with EFTA countries are temporary & limited.
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