French defence firms that have long-term investments in the UK, France's second-largest trading partner, are increasingly concerned about uncertainty surrounding Brexit. The UK is due to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 and has said it will seek a new trade deal with the EU. “We call for a transition as smooth as possible to avoid the risk to the supply chain and small and medium companies,” Gifas said. Gifas called for increased clarity and for the transition to be "as smooth as possible" to avoid supply-chain disruption.
French defence firms that have long-term investments in the UK, France's second-largest trading partner, are increasingly concerned about uncertainty surrounding Brexit. The UK is due to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 and has said it will seek a new trade deal with the EU. Gifas called for increased clarity and for the transition to be "as smooth as possible" to avoid supply-chain disruption.