Why the UK won’t get a better trade deal with China outside the EU

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Series Details 31.01.18
Publication Date 31/01/2018
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United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May, with other ministers and business persons, made her first official prime ministerial visit to China, 31 January 2018 - 2 February 2018. While the meetings between the Prime Minister and Chinese President Xi and Premier Li Keqiang discussed a range of global and bilateral issues, a particular focus was on the nature of developing UK-China trading and investment relations post-Brexit.

The author argued that it will be difficult if not impossible for the United Kingdom to get a beneficial free trade agreement with China.

The UK’s best prospects for a favourable trade agreement with China, a strong currency and rules-based trade were to be found by remaining within the EU.

Source Link Link to Main Source https://theconversation.com/why-the-uk-wont-get-a-better-trade-deal-with-china-outside-the-eu-90981
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