Brexit Thread 3 - Project Reality
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Based on the fact that none of the most recent yearly or monthly statistics for trade between Ireland and the UK are anywhere close to 90%, the claim made by Digby Jones on 28 July can be discounted.
The personal assistant of Digby Jones was contacted by TheJournal.ie for comment on his claim on 30 July, but did not respond in time for publication.
As trade refers to the exchange of goods and services between countries, it cannot be said that either of these account for 90% of Ireland’s trade with the UK in either goods or services.
The UK accounted for 12% of total exports of goods in Ireland in 2017 and 24% of total imports of goods. In services, it accounted for 6% of total exports and 9.3% of total imports in 2017.
More recent monthly figures are also in line with these totals. In no aspect of trade are the figures close to 90%.
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