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Re: Brexit-Transitional Period Ends 31/12/20
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
The two recurring issues are fishing rights and a level playing field.
If a suitable deal on fishing des not happen, a free trade deal won't happen. And no deal will result in French fishermen blocking Calais and no market for our fish. If a deal is reached, expect cash (hidden to keep the Breixters happy) to pension off some of the French fishing fleet over time and a gradual withdrawal from British waters.
The EU has free trading deals with all the main trading blocs and countries though its recent one with the US seems quite limited. Such deals confer on the signatories improvements to the deals if the EU negotiates deals with other countries. So the EU is not going to start removing its level playing field requirement with the UK as it will open the floodgates globally to subsidised goods being dumped in the single market.
The EU has made its red lines in these areas quite clear.
Let's remind ourselves of the cards held. The UK has trade deals with South Korea, Switzerland and Liechenstein.
The EU has its own market of 450m people plus trade deals with most blocs and countries in the world including Japan and Canada. And and its team negotiating with NZ was praised whilst the UK's was called "not match fit".
Anyone still think we hold all the cards? Thought not!
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Does anyone think we don't hold all the cards ? thought not 
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