Even the most ardent opponents of Brexit have been forced to concede the UK has got a better deal with the US than the EU, says Ben Ramanauskas

The EU and the US have tentatively agreed a trade deal. While the high tariffs levied on the EU by the US will ultimately harm American households and businesses, it is difficult to see it as anything less than a political win for the US at the EU’s expense. What is more, even the most ardent opponents of Brexit have been forced to concede that the UK has got a better deal with the US than the EU has. While this has come as a surprise to many, the UK was always going to get a better deal than the EU with the US and it is, to an extent, a vindication of Brexit.

EU’s size proves an obstacle

Size matters when it comes to trade. It gives a country or bloc clout and tends to strengthen its negotiating position. However, while size is important, in the EU’s case it was an obstacle to getting a good deal with the US.

The sheer size of the EU........

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