On 02/07/2018 13:50, bert wrote:

But first WE decide whether we wish to play by WTO rules. Now its pretty
obvious that there are massive advantages to accepting those rules so we
will. Just as we will decide to join in other treaties and alliances
which we see as being to our benefit. Is that simple enough for you?

Only if the other parties want us to join under terms that are to our
benefit, simple enough for you?