Topic: Wto Rules

2 chapters across the catalog

Commie Comey
Episode 1071 1:39:36 - 1:42:47

1071: Commie Comey

Brexit Negotiations, Northern Ireland Backstop

The hosts discuss the stalled Brexit negotiations and the "backstop" agreement concerning Northern Ireland. They criticize the lack of U.S. media coverage on the complexities of the UK's departure from the EU. Dvorak suggests that a "no-deal Brexit" based on World Trade Organization (WTO) rules might actually benefit the UK by bypassing EU demands.

People's Vote
Episode 1104 35:37 - 38:38

1104: People's Vote

WTO Rules, No-Deal Brexit, Article 50 Revocation

In the event of a no-deal Brexit, the United Kingdom would default to World Trade Organization (WTO) rules for international commerce. Prime Minister Theresa May outlined two ways to avoid a no-deal scenario: agreeing to a deal or revoking Article 50, the latter of which would mean remaining in the European Union and ignoring the referendum result.