Danny Blanchflower on Brexit Trade Deal Difficulties

The video discusses the complexities of federalism in Europe, focusing on Brexit negotiations and their impact on trade and the economy. It highlights the challenges of negotiating deals with multiple countries, using the Canada-EU trade deal as an example. The discussion also covers the uncertainty in global trade, the UK economic outlook, and the potential future of global trade, emphasizing the slowing growth and uncertainties affecting investment and output.

What is a significant challenge in the Brexit negotiations according to the video?

• The ease of reaching a deal with the Walloons

• The quick impact on global markets

• The need to negotiate with all EU member countries

• The immediate economic benefits for the UK

What does the video suggest about the current state of European exports to Canada?

• They are unaffected by global events

• They have slowed down

• They are primarily focused on technology

• They are rapidly increasing

What analogy is used to describe the uncertainty in trade and investment?

• A marathon runner

• A golfer's performance

• A cooking recipe

• A chess game

What recent development is mentioned regarding the Canada deal?

• It was rejected by Canada

• It was delayed indefinitely

• It was finalized by the Belgian Prime Minister

• It was canceled by the EU

What is the anticipated impact of Brexit on the UK economy according to the video?

• Stability in the financial markets

• A boost in manufacturing

• A slowdown in economic output

• Immediate economic growth