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Originally Posted by nomadking
The EU is insisting on way beyond WTO rules and nothing whatsoever to do with trade.
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I think we're both saying the same thing here! If we are OK with WTO rules only, we get non-discriminatory access to EU markets (MFN status) but also tariffs, rules of origin requirements, no origin cumulations,
etc.
It looks like if we want to good stuff,
i.e. tariff free access, harmonised standards, mutual recognition of standards and qualifications, rules of origin cumulation
etc., the EU are asking for a level playing field beyond WTO rules.
Of course, they can ask, it's up to the UK to do a cost/benefit calculation and decide if it's worth it politically. They could of course ask business what it thinks and wants. If leaving the EU is supposed to reduce red tape, then this should be a good thing