CBI Wants 'Ambitious' Post-Brexit Trade Agreement

The video discusses the entrenched uncertainty surrounding Brexit and its implications for the economy. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding a no-deal Brexit and highlights the need for a trade agreement that addresses both goods and services. The discussion also covers the political declaration's gaps, particularly concerning creative industries, and stresses the need for a higher level of ambition in trade negotiations. The potential risks of a no-deal scenario in the future are also examined, along with the necessity for businesses to have clarity and certainty to invest in the UK.

What is considered crucial for businesses to avoid in the context of Brexit?

• A focus on goods over services

• A new political declaration

• A high tariff agreement

• A no-deal Brexit

What percentage of the economy is based on services?

• 20%

• 40%

• 80%

• 60%

What is missing in the political declaration regarding services?

• Discussion on political stability

• Focus on goods

• Inclusion of creative industries

• Mention of tariff-free access

What does the Letwin amendment provide in the Brexit process?

• A reduction in tariffs

• A focus on goods

• A safety valve

• A new trade agreement

What do businesses need to see to start investing again in the UK?

• Clear direction and ambitious trade deal

• Higher tariffs

• More political debates

• Focus on goods over services