The barksite was just the appetizer. The talks on the trade agreement will be even more difficult

After leaving the EU, the British government is expected to work hard to establish the independent economic system. Meanwhile, the British are debating between European, American or Chinese trading conditions. "It's like playing 3D chess," the UK claims

The barksite was just the appetizer. The talks on the trade agreement will be even more difficult

After Britain officially left the EU at 11pm last night (Friday), the hard work of building new economic ties between the European bloc and its former company began. These ties face tough negotiations in which the UK will try to maintain its relationship with its biggest trading partner. Among the industries expected to be discussed are: product tariffs, the ability of the British industry to recruit foreign workers and the EU's approach to UK fishing grounds.

"There is a major agenda to be agreed upon: trade in goods, trade in services, data protection, security cooperation, aviation, transport, fishing, the list is endless," said Jill Rotter, a senior research fellow in the British Thinking Group "Changing Europe" , Which examines the UK's relationship with the United Nations bloc today. "It's unprecedented," she added.

For now, little has changed. Both sides agreed on a transitional period that adheres to the rules and regulations without any significant change until December 31. Which gives the UK government just 11 months to negotiate a comprehensive trade deal that could outweigh the chances of British businesses surviving for decades to come. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the EU accounted for 54% of imports in the Kingdom and 43% of exports in 2016. Industry groups are already preparing to defend their interests, in trade with the post-Baraksite EU.

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'It's unprecedented'. Barracks supporters celebrate the exit from the Union on London streets, yesterday (Photo: Reuters)

Barracks supporters celebrate London streets, February 1, 2020 (Photo: Reuters)

Hotel and restaurant owners intend to maintain the existing supply of onshore employees to ensure continued operations. Car manufacturers want to keep fast deliveries from European suppliers to avoid production delays. Banks and insurance companies cooperate to maintain access to the lucrative European market. And fishermen want to regain control over the fishing grounds, which they believe have been looted by European fishermen in the last four decades.

If all this was not enough for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his ministers, the UK government would also like to negotiate separate trade deals with individual EU countries. Johnson's biggest prize in the EU outside the EU is the United States, the world's largest economy and target for 18% of British exports. But Americans have already introduced tough demands on trade with Britain. Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo voiced concern last week in London, raising security concerns related to Chinese telecom giant Waui and pressuring British officials to cancel their decision to allow the company to participate in the country's wireless network upgrade.

United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Woody Johnson has objected to state officials opening the gates to US goods, such as chlorine-washed chicken which is prohibited for sale in the UK, because of manufacturing standards that the EU does not agree to. Also, US medical companies disagree with the approach of the UK National Health Service.

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Barracks watch on Prime Minister Johnson's house (Photo: AP)

Barracks watch on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's home in London, February 1, 2020 (Photo: AP)

All of these requirements will be difficult to comply with, as any attempt to meet US requirements by lowering British standards will keep Britain out of European rules. The EU has already made it clear that the price of access to European markets is to meet the requirements of the bloc regulations. The Rotter think tank investigator said the trade negotiations, which are always complex, will be even more complex, since negotiations are being conducted simultaneously with the EU and the United States. "It's like playing three-dimensional chess," she said.

Even the most difficult issue during the first round of negotiations between the EU and the UK government, the cumbersome question about Northern Ireland, remains problematic. In an effort to protect the Northern Ireland peace process and even win approval for the EU withdrawal deal, Johnson agreed that Northern Ireland would maintain the same rules as the bloc's commodity market, even after the Barracks. As a result, no customs checks will be required at the border between Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland. Instead, certain checks will need to be carried out on goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the United Kingdom and destined for the EU.

This means, in fact, that Johnson has agreed to impose a trade border on the Irish Sea, which upsets many of his allies, as he relates differently to Northern Ireland than to other regions of the United Kingdom. People who want to remain part of the UK fear the deal will bring Northern Ireland closer to the Irish Republic over time. "The withdrawal agreement provided an advanced plan, without specifying in detail how the trade between the UK and Northern Ireland, across the Irish border, would work," the House of Commons report reads. "The details will be summarized in discussions between the EU and the UK as soon as it leaves and the transition period Get started ″.

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"The heavy burden on us is just beginning." Barracks supporters celebrate London streets yesterday (Photo: Reuters)

Barracks supporters celebrate London streets, February 1, 2020 (Photo: AP)

In addition, Johnson also assured farmers in Northern Ireland, the largest industry in the region, that the new EU trade deal would ensure that they maintain unrestricted access to the rest of the UK market, which accounts for 50% of their sales. Ivor Ferguson, president of the Farmer's Association, wants to speed up talks on the trade deal. He says agriculture is a capital-intensive business, and when farmers work low-income and take large loans, they need planning time. "The heavy burden on us is only beginning when we leave the EU," he said.

Meanwhile, the Barcasite is already reshaping the UK economy. Companies are shifting investment, creating new supply and storage routes to reduce the adverse impact of the move. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said last week that fewer EU citizens are coming to work in the city these days, and too many are leaving, causing employment shortages in industries like construction, hospitality and social care. At a press conference he repeatedly stressed his disapproval of the events, insisting that London is a global city that welcomes EU citizens. "It's really important that the 'open London' message be heard loud and clear," Khan said. "It's really important that we continue to be seen as open-minded, values-minded pluralists who are contributing to the talented EU citizens who continue to come to London".

"The withdrawal agreement provided an advanced plan." London Barracks celebrations yesterday (Photo: Reuters)

Barracks supporters celebrate London streets, February 1, 2020 (Photo: Reuters)