British companies in anticipation of Brexit began to actively buy goods in the EU, which led to many kilometers of traffic jams on the roads leading towards France in Kent. writes The Guardian.
According to the newspaper, on December 19, a queue of approximately 8 km long gathered from trucks on the M20 highway before entering the Eurotunnel. When the UK finally leaves the EU, all the benefits that EU countries enjoy, including discounts on the transportation of goods across the border, will no longer apply to it.
Formerly British Consortium of Retailers called on residents of the country to refrain from mass purchases of consumer goods against the backdrop of leaving the European Union without an agreement. The country’s trade organizations are increasing their stocks of canned food, toilet paper and other shelf-stable products. At the same time, the British do not need to buy more food items than usual, as the main impact due to Brexit will affect imported fresh food that cannot be stored for a long time.
We add, the chief negotiator of the EU on Brexit Michel Barnier statedthat the EU and the UK will probably not be able to conclude a relationship agreement after the country leaves the community.
The transition period after Britain’s exit from the European Union expires on December 31 of this year. At this point, the agreement must be agreed, signed, ratified and enter into force. Earlier, London announced that negotiations on a new agreement should be completed by October 15th.
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