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Originally Posted by Kursk
The scale is different; the principle isn't  .
Norway hmph  . Our economy is bigger, we have more trade clout. Losing our custom will hurt the EU. They're not that stupid. |
Of course yes, I mean they really bottled it when DC went looking for renegotiated terms on the threat of UK leaving. They absolutely caved in they were so scared.
Everybody quotes the BMW/AUDI/VW factor that Germany will want to sort out a deal. But look at it from the other foot. We'll still want to buy them, if there is a levy put on those cars because we're out of the EU do you think we're suddenly all going to start buying KIA's. No BMWs will just cost more, and those that can afford to buy new BMW's still will.
Likewise with Champagne (I don't buy French wine anyway, more of a new world man)
If we come out I don't think the EU will be rushing to sort out our FTA and I don't think they give us any special concessions either.