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Brexit and UK trade

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  • Dennis Novy
  • Thomas Sampson
  • Catherine Thomas

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This briefing summarises the evidence about how leaving the European Union (EU) has affected UK trade. Overall, Brexit has had a negative effect on UK trade. But, so far, this effect has been smaller than economists expected.

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  • Dennis Novy & Thomas Sampson & Catherine Thomas, 2024. "Brexit and UK trade," CEP Election Analysis Papers 058, Centre for Economic Performance, LSE.
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