non-tariff barriers

Brexiters have lapped up prediction that quitting EU will boost economy by £135bn. They are opportunistically pushing a spurious claim.

Trade secretary used to trumpet comprehensive deal with US. Now he’s focusing on just services. Does he have a clue about what that means?

Pressure is mounting to keep the UK in the EU’s single market. As the economic weather worsens, the government should consider it seriously.

Brexiters breezily envisage falling back on WTO rules if trade talks with EU fail. This is a dangerous fallacy. UK would pay a heavy price.

The ex-chancellor may be standing down, but his “Project Fear” claims will remain fodder for Brexiters desperate to prove thriving economy.

Time is money for business. Intrusive EU-UK customs checks could choke trade and frustrate firms.

Tariffs are a tax on trade, but non-tariff barriers such as product standards are every bit as much of a problem.