EalingBlue2
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I have not suggested that, you have and yes to suggest that is bollocks, which is why i said they do it to suit themselves.
As @roaminblue has stated you have not painted a true picture.
Four of the top six export markets are EU countries but at least we are increasing business with Angola, Pakistan, Azerbaijan and Macedonia, which is good.
The other issue as well is what you need to import , if you need to import the basics of food, of energy, of raw materials, of fossil fuels etc then you are on the weak end of a negotiation as you are needing to import things you a. Need and b. Cannot produce yourself. If you need to import value add or luxury goods then you are a cash cow to other markets but even if you have a KK in negotiations they will know they have AA. This is my big worry for Britain. Countries like Australia, India, Brazil and Russia can't wait to start supplying more but there is not that much in return that is really needed.
The numbers and dollars are fine but what matters is what is behind them and that's where the rubber hits the road.