A surprising admission during a television interview sparked laughter on GB News recently. Presenter Martin Daubney engaged in a spirited discussion with former Liberal Democrat politician Mark Oaten regarding potential advantages stemming from Brexit.
The exchange centered around new tariffs imposed by the United States on imported goods, specifically those affecting both the UK and European Union nations. While EU countries face a 20 percent tariff, the UK is currently subject to a 10 percent rate.
Daubney persistently questioned Oaten about whether Brexit had yielded any positive outcomes in light of these tariffs. Initially hesitant to acknowledge any benefit, Oaten eventually conceded:
“Oh, perhaps a small one then. Martin, you managed to extract that from me.”
This unexpected admission prompted an outburst of laughter from Daubney.
Here’s a breakdown of the situation:
- The US has implemented tariffs on imported goods.
- EU countries face a 20% tariff rate.
- The UK’s tariff rate is currently set at 10%.
- Mark Oaten, formerly of the Liberal Democrats, acknowledged a potential benefit of Brexit related to these differing tariff rates.
