Marco Forgione highlighted that while the delay in checks for fruit and vegetables is a positive move, the implementation of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) must be handled with care to avoid compounding existing trade issues.
Research from Aston University revealed significant negative impacts of Brexit on UK trade, noting that exports to the EU are 17% lower and imports are 23% lower than pre-Brexit levels.
Despite policymakers’ attempts to delay new border checks, the potential downside of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) could lead to more severe complications in trade if not implemented correctly.
Sir Keir Starmer's commitment to renegotiate the Brexit deal echoes growing concerns among experts like Marco Forgione, who stress that bureaucratic barriers are hampering trade vitality.
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