tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post4089396147207999901..comments2023-11-02T04:40:21.698-07:00Comments on Dr. Eric Edmond's Blog: The threat is always more effective than the actEric Edmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11661176160109187800noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-80482598564969317202018-04-07T09:24:56.806-07:002018-04-07T09:24:56.806-07:00Well that's an improvement as I seem to recall...Well that's an improvement as I seem to recall you being fixated by tariffs a while back.<br /><br />I was not avoiding your question and the answer is the three biggest markets to develop in priority order are USA, China and India which are at liberty to do if we adopt the Efta/EEA option but cannot while in the EU and Single Market.<br /><br />The Leave Alliance, of which I was a part, has ALWAYS said the Efta/EEA option is only an INTERIM deal to maintain our existing trade within the Single Market which is CURRENTLY our biggest market as quantified above.<br /><br />I will repeat ssomething you appear to overlook which is that ALL trade deals with one country or with a collection of countries takes Time (EU/Canada took seven years), Rules, Regulations, Costs and the setting up and financing of an Adjudication process.<br /><br />Permission to fall out or do have further questions?? Niall Warrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-2502110861916935142018-04-07T08:30:31.110-07:002018-04-07T08:30:31.110-07:00Not an answer to the question I asked, what is th...Not an answer to the question I asked, what is the world's biggest trading bloc but I do agree its non-tariff barriers that are far more important.Eric Edmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661176160109187800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-17629884257817732812018-04-07T04:20:29.846-07:002018-04-07T04:20:29.846-07:00You are incorrigible -just because you accuse me o...You are incorrigible -just because you accuse me of 'bull' doesn't maker it so.<br /><br />Here are a few facts:-<br /><br />"The key country the UK exports to is the US - with goods worth £37.37bn. But combined it exports much more to trading partners in the EU like Germany (£31.20bn) the Netherlands (£23.07bn), France (£18.89bn) and Ireland (£18.37bn).29 Oct 2015"<br /><br />So if you add up the EU countries in the Single Market and compare to USA you get £37b to £90b.<br /><br />Nuff said my Lord.<br /><br />PLUS our future trade relationship is not really an issue over Tariffs but the far great number and complexity of Non Tariff Barriers.<br /><br />Go figure Eric - as they say on the streets.Niall Warrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-30054678773329239702018-04-07T02:00:34.543-07:002018-04-07T02:00:34.543-07:00Numbers needed Major not bull.Numbers needed Major not bull.Eric Edmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661176160109187800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-57807725570991373112018-04-07T00:59:31.086-07:002018-04-07T00:59:31.086-07:00Trying reading the blog 'EU referendum' ev...Trying reading the blog 'EU referendum' every day and you will not fail to become aware of the<br />need, only on an interim basis, to remain as closely linked to the Single Market as possible.<br /><br />This is NOT only an issue of tariffs but FAR more importantly Non Trade Barriers.<br /><br />The only way to do this in the time available, even with Mrs May's vassal status during the transition period, is to remain in the EEA. Joining Efta would be the simplest route but we could negotiate to stay in the EEA without being in Efta. Niall Warrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-50396325575362067172018-04-06T08:26:47.021-07:002018-04-06T08:26:47.021-07:00Major,I would call the EU corrupt and undemocratic...Major,I would call the EU corrupt and undemocratic but a successful trading block? You have to produce sourced trade figures to support these claims of yours and I presume Booker's. Try comparing it with US Canada or US China trade.Eric Edmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661176160109187800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-28490331891746349222018-04-06T05:41:02.495-07:002018-04-06T05:41:02.495-07:00Whether you will ever acknowledge this or not is u...Whether you will ever acknowledge this or not is up to you but our relationship with the EU has sides to it. <br /><br />First, the political which we need to leave as supranational constructs are undemocratic and eventually always fail.<br /><br />Second, our trading relationship which like it or not is within the Single Market part of the most complex, sophisticated and yes successful trading block in the world. On an interim basis we should keep our existing trade via the Efta/EEA option and NEVER forget ALL trade agreements require following rules,regulations,costs and adherance to an adjudication process.Niall Warrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112651969466158066.post-75460570820136250142018-04-04T05:55:21.553-07:002018-04-04T05:55:21.553-07:00I have a lot of time for Gerard Batten. He has alw...I have a lot of time for Gerard Batten. He has always worked quietly in his own style and always tried to be educational in his literature. Completely different style to Nigel Farage. However I suspect the lack of planning for post-referendum has left them a meaningless party with no ambition. A Brexit betrayal will give them something to fight for and rebuild if there is the appetite and dosh. No MEPs with snouts in the trough to represent them in the media. UKIP Councillors disappearing on a daily basis and it is councillors that beget MPs.<br />My experience is that I would not trust them with one penny of my money. Been there and got burnt. Old wounds opened up yet again, will have to take more medication!!!! <br /> Stephen Harnessnoreply@blogger.com