The uk 's vision of itself as a post - Brexit global trade partner is probably an illusion , according to Sam Lowe , a senior fellow at the Centre for European relations . Supporters of Brexit argue that the UK will become a major player in global trade once it is free of European red tape . But countries such as the uk and Australia are likely to make unacceptable demands during trade talks , and once ambition comes up against political reality , the UK is likely to realise it is " really quite European after all " , said Lowe .
The UK's vision of itself as a post-Brexit global trade powerhouse is probably an illusion, according to Sam Lowe, a research fellow at the Centre for European Reform. Supporters of Brexit argue that the UK will become a major player in global trade once it is free of European red tape. But countries such as the US and Australia are likely to make unacceptable demands during trade talks, and once ambition comes up against political reality, the UK is likely to realise it is "really quite European after all", said Lowe.