Haass: U.K. Takes 'Cake and Eat It Too' Brexit Approach

The transcript discusses the UK's Brexit strategy, highlighting the desire to retain trade benefits without financial obligations or regulatory compliance. It covers market reactions, potential trade deals, and budget contributions. The discussion extends to global implications, suggesting a shift in international order, influenced by Brexit and US policies.

What is the main criticism of the UK's initial Brexit position?

• It is too focused on financial contributions.

• It aims to retain trade benefits without accepting regulations.

• It seeks to increase immigration.

• It plans to decrease trade with the EU.

What is the UK's strategy regarding trade agreements post-Brexit?

• To increase tariffs on all imports.

• To avoid any new trade agreements.

• To negotiate bilateral agreements with countries like the US.

• To focus solely on EU trade agreements.

How does the UK plan to handle budget contributions to the EU post-Brexit?

• By contributing only to the EU's defense budget.

• By maintaining contributions for access to certain programs.

• By completely stopping all contributions.

• By increasing contributions to gain more benefits.

What is the potential impact of Brexit on the European order?

• It will strengthen the European order.

• It will have no impact on the European order.

• It may lead to the unraveling of the European order.

• It will create a new European superstate.

What historical relationship is at risk due to current international changes?

• The relationship between Asia and Africa.

• The relationship between Europe and Africa.

• The relationship between the US and Europe.

• The relationship between the US and Asia.