Of course, the UK is a significant economy that makes up a…
“Of course, the UK is a significant economy that makes up a quarter of American exports to the EU, more than 50 percent of our exports in certain sectors and over 25 percent of the government procurement opportunities we have in Europe. Brexit reduces the size of the TTIP deal for the United States, and there will need to be an adjustment of expectations accordingly, but Brexit underscores the value of reaching an agreement at this critical moment in the evolution of Europe.”
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Brexit will shrink the TTIP opportunity, requiring the US to adjust expectations while highlighting the need for a broader European agreement.
In simple terms: Brexit reduces US trade benefits.
Adapt US trade strategy post‑Brexit.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- export planning
- government procurement
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the US mitigate lost trade??
- What alternative markets could offset Brexit impacts?
Adjustments may be slow and politically contentious.