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On 24/04/2017 12:46, Tim Streater wrote:
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There are no tariffs on stuff we import from the EU.

Of course not. We are still in the EU. It's what the UK government does
after leaving that is the point.

If the EU slaps a tariff on say Jaguar after we've left, do you really
think the UK won't on BMW? (Just an example for those who can't think
for themselves)

They might well. But in whose interest would that be?

You tell me. You are one of those who wanted to leave our free trade
area.
And not having a trade agreement inevitably results in tariffs or duty
etc.

No it doesn't.


You know you're being disingenuous/trolling there. Hypothetically,
you're right - an aggressive militarised superpower might not. But in
reality it will result in a cost, paid either as a duty, tariff, barter
or subscription.

Sadly, it seems to be a standard Brexiteer response to any points brought
up about us leaving the EU. Basically non of the usual tariffs and duties
etc will apply. Such is their brave new world.


Very few of the consumer goods I buy, do not have tariffs. What is
going to change? I would not be at all surprised if German designed cars
were sourced from China if the EU wants to play hardball. That will
please the German workers no end! The UK is known as treasure island by
the car makers because of it's uncompetitive market. Resourcing will
become common and exports will be more software than hardware in many
cases. It's called change and will be a good thing IMO.