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Originally Posted by Mr K
Well, OB empty shelves are a definite possibility in a no deal scenario, at least initially. Lorries getting stuck at the ports with checks and the public panic buying.
What is amusing though is your total devotion to TM and her achieving 'pure Brexit' 
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My dear chap, if the EU puts in place barriers to their own exports to us, we will simply import cheaper goods from elsewhere!
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Originally Posted by jfman
So we will lose the ability to negotiate meaningful trade deals with anyone - nobody can compete with the EU if they flood the UK with tariff free goods/services on our doorstep.
Even our own companies will be harmed from this as their exports will be hit by tariffs in the EU side, so we won’t be competing on a level playing field.
We will also lose the benefit of tax revenue from tariffs.
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You have this remarkable ability to see only one side of the equation.
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Originally Posted by djfunkdup
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Oh, sorry, I got the wrong end of the stick there!! I thought you were actually putting that forward as something to be worried about!
My faith in you is restored!