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Originally Posted by Kursk
The EU are starting to get the jitters. Bullying the UK will not work. Even Sir Foghorn Clegghorn is singing a different tune.
Our negotiation tactics are doing fine. We'll tell the EU what we want when we're ready.
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That's a good point - what would be the impact of a 'no deal' to the EU? I would be interested to find out what the government intends in terms of import tariffs and regulation at the most favoured nation (
i.e. no deal) level.
At present of course, we work under the EU tariff schedule where MFN tariffs range from very low up to nearly 50% for dairy products for example. Should we look at reproducing what we have now post leaving or change emphasis? The current schedule is highly protectionist over agricultural products and commercial automotive industries. What would people on her like to see?
If we firm up what our import tariffs would be, then we would have a baseline for negotiation.
One other point - could we and should we continue the 'everything but arms' program where we do not charge import tariffs on the 47 poorest countries? I would suggest yes but I would be interested in other peoples opinions.