Originally Posted by
Ram59
I think you need to apply a bit of common sense here, we're hearing these leaked threats of having to pay 100bn, but where does this figure come from? Our net contribution each year is around 6bn, so that means we're committed to around 16 years of spending plans, I don't think so. If they keep this up, then it's going to be a hard brexit.
In terms of trade, what does a hard brexit mean? It means that our companies will have to pay a tariff, as will the eu companies exporting to us. As we import 30% more than we export, that means our government will collect 30% more tariffs than our companies pay and without eu restrictions, they will be able to subsidise these companies for the tariffs paid. As our goods are already cheaper, thanks to the devalued pound, our goods will not be affected as much as the German imports valued by the expensive euro plus tariffs.
Don't you feel that because of the bully boy tactics coming out of Brussels, that you'll be glad to get away from their clutches?