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‘No deal’ is not an option, says IRU

[ October 16, 2017   //   Chris ]

The ‘no deal’ scenario is not an option for the transport sector said the International Road Transport Union (IRU) in its response to the UK Government’s white paper on customs and trade. IRU said that the paper leaves many unanswered questions. Suggestions such as the pre-declaration of goods need further clarification in the light of the consequent administrative burden and increased costs – which would likely fall to the business community and ultimately threaten the economy. IRU is also pushing for the UK government to be more concrete about any transition period, which should only start once there is absolute clarity on future arrangements and transition arrangements should replicate current practice.

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