I know, I posted it above at 12.59...
But BJ said to NI exporters in November
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“There will be no forms, no checks, no barriers of any kind. You will have unfettered access.”
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And the ”Canada’ model allows for almost tariff-free trade in goods but entails border checks...
btw, from further down in the Times article
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The EU leaders explicitly warn Mr Johnson that they will reject any attempt by Britain to negotiate a Canada-style free trade agreement unless the government signs up to abide by key European rules.
Simon Coveney, the Irish foreign minister, also warned that a post-Brexit trade deal would not be possible without a “level playing field”.
“Standards will have to be maintained in regards to environmental standards, or workers’ rights and so on,” he said. “That is only half of the challenge, the other half is around fair competition. If the UK is trying to derive a competitive advantage for its own companies in order to trade into the EU — if that’s the objective there will be no trade deal.
“The EU is pragmatic and wants to work in partnership with the UK, but make no mistake, they will defend their own interests, that’s what a trade deal is about,” he added. “The EU is an open book, very predictable, very treaty based, and the UK knows only too well, if they’re not willing to approach negotiations in that knowledge, we’re going to have real problems. The EU will not be taken for granted and will always protect the interests of those staying in the union first and that’s why things may be difficult.”
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Anyhow, we’re in the Transition Period for another 11 months, following all the EU Rules, paying our contribution, and subject to EU laws.