UK PM May still up to the mic 2 Mar

  • same tariffs to border for goods intended for the EU
  • to avoid a hard border we also need an agreement on customs' not the customs union 'that would not be compatible with a meaningful trade policy'
  • Option 2: highly streamlined customs arrangement, simple requirements for movements of goods
  • UK trade proposals allow independent trade policy
  • it's pragmatic common sense' to work together'
  • UK promises commitment to high standards in a customs arrangement
  • promises environmental standards at least as high as the EU but wants flexibility on this and fisheries policy
  • UK understands that market access of some services will not be the same

Carney's in the audience. I'm looking forward to questions from the floor !

While all this is going on don't forget that GBPUSD has large option expiries at 1.3800 at the top of the hour.