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Originally Posted by Hugh
The challenge that the undecided (in which I include myself) is knowing the complexity and impact of re-negotiating these trade deals, as no one on either side really knows how difficult/beneficial these negotiations will be - Brexit supporters will see to minimise the difficulty of these, whilst the StayInners will exaggerate them, and the truth is, no one knows, as it's never been done on this scale before...
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Yeah. I think we'll be able to renegotiate trade deals with this countries but it's the terms we'll get and the time it'll take that is the issue and nobody knows as you say. We won't have to worry about seeking protections for industries that aren't our concern, which is an advantage, but we'll have less clout in terms of out accessible market, which is a disadvantage.
I find it hard to believe there won't be at least a few years of turbulence though as we get seek to get these deals done, get a deal with the EU done and businesses are cautious about investment here whilst those issues are unresolved.
I saw someone mention earlier today that Greenland did a deal with China but it involved one industry, fishing, and it took three years.