Part of the German-European trade negotiations in the UK-European trade talks is ready to deal with "hard Brexit"

　　China News Service, June 27. According to a report by the "Central News Agency" on the 26th, the trade negotiations between the United Kingdom and the EU are only half a year away from the deadline, and some German companies are clearly ready to deal with the possible "hard Brexit". Impact.

　　After the United Kingdom left the EU in January, the two sides originally planned to sign a trade agreement before the end of the transition period at the end of the year. However, the current negotiations are on the ground and the possibility of failing to reach an agreement is greatly increased.

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　　According to the census released by the German Industrial Union (BDI) on June 26th, 30% of the 248 German companies with which the UK has dealings believe that there will be a "hard Brexit", but another 26% expect that the UK and the EU will Sign a comprehensive trade agreement.

　　Regardless of the final result, more than three years have passed since the results of the referendum in June 2016. Many companies have considered that they are ready to respond to the "hard Brexit" measures, including adjustments to cooperative manufacturers and supply chains, familiarization with customs declaration procedures, Re-sign the contract and move part of the business from the UK to Continental Europe.

　　In terms of industries, the German automobile industry is best prepared. On the other hand, the financial industry is the one most affected by Brexit. Half of the respondents said that they would be forced to lay off employees if they "hard Brexit."

　　The German Industrial Union called on the United Kingdom and the European Union to speed up the negotiations. Chief Executive Joachim Lang said that companies are generally insecure about Brexit. The longer the negotiations are delayed, the higher the probability that the industry will move out of the UK. The German Industrial Union is one of the most representative lobby groups in the German industry.