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Dossier

Brexit and Trade agreements

Trade agreements or trade treaties are binding agreements entered into by countries or international organisations. The aim of these agreements is to promote trade between the participating countries. The increasing globalisation makes such agreements increasingly necessary or desirable.

At the moment, for example, agreements with the United Kingdom as a result of the upcoming Brexit are high on the agenda.

Examples of agreements

An important example of trade agreements are the European agreements that are made as a result of Brexit. Other examples are TTIP, the EU-Morocco Association Agreement, the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and the treaty between the EU and Japan.

Brexit

The EU and the UK are heading towards a no-deal, hard Brexit. There still is no agreement about future trade relations and conditions. Even though 29 March 2019, the date of the withdrawal, is rapidly approaching. That could have repercussions for the Dutch agricultural and horticultural sectors, which export 10% of their products to the UK. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is conducting research into the consequences. (see right for an up-to-date overview)

Reseach on trade agreements

WUR can help to gain insight into the effects of trade agreements and calculate scenarios.

Insight into effects

When previous agreements are evaluated or new agreements are made, it is necessary for the negotiators to know what the effects of decisions will be on the agri-food sector and fisheries.

Calculation of scenarios

Wageningen University & Research provides detailed insights into the expected outcomes for the various sectors and food groups by calculating various scenarios. In this way, the best decision can be made based on facts.