Brexit Briefing: The pitfalls of a trade pivot to Asia

October 11, 2016

According to Liam Fox, Britain’s international trade secretary, modern businesses compete in a “post-geography trading world”. The UK’s proximity to continental Europe confers illusory advantages. In this spirit Mr Fox advocates a “pivot” from Europe and towards the Americas, Asia and other continents.

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Topics: BREXIT

Regions: CHINA UNITED KINGDOM EUROPEAN UNION (EU)

Authors: FINANCIAL TIMES


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