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There were non-Brexit factors involved in the decision not to build the Nissan X-Trail in Sunderland. That's why the conversation is so messy, so let's just look at the Brexit effect for now. Thanks @SkyNews
With the X-Trail, a major factor was the new EU-Japan Free Trade deal, which a post-Brexit UK won't benefit from. So Nissan chose to build it in Japan, not Europe in general, but by the same logic, a UK OUTSIDE the EU-Japan deal would be even less attractive for other investment.
When Nissan said they would build the X-Trail here, this is what the government had promised them in 2016.
🔺No Deal Brexit does not fulfil that promise.
🔺Even the deal doesn't guarantee it long-term.
ft.com/content/01191c…
🔺No Deal Brexit does not fulfil that promise.
🔺Even the deal doesn't guarantee it long-term.
ft.com/content/01191c…
