Mar 15, 2016

“Brexit” would weaken UK’s position in trade negotiations with EU

Mar 15, 2016





Representatives of the micro- and nanotechnology industry in Europe reckon that as a non-EU member Britain would have a hard time renegotiating trade relations with the EU. More than half of them think the chances of the country to negotiate advantageous trade agreements with the EU are low.

“Brexit” would presumably not have such a negative influence on Britain's position outside the EU. Only 14% of industry representatives think Britain’s chances to achieve advantageous trade agreements outside the EU would be low. More than a third (36%) of respondents believe that the UK’s chances would be high. The country’s membership in the Commonwealth and its strong ties to the United States would help there.

Source: IVAM Survey 2016

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