Country Quote by Boris Johnson
“Since January 1993 there have been 27 other countries not in the EU that have done better than the UK at exporting goods into the single market.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Parliament Debate, 2023
The UK has outperformed many non‑EU nations in exporting to the EU market since 1993.
In simple terms: UK exports have been strong compared to other non‑EU countries.
Leverage comparative advantage in trade.
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When to use this quote
- business strategy
- policy making
- economic analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies contributed to this success?
- How sustainable is this advantage?
Data may ignore qualitative factors like trade barriers.