Trade tariffs pose limited threat to euro-zone exports

With the exception of the automobile and agricultural industries, WTO tariffs are low enough to imply that even if no trade deal is reached, Brexit will do little direct damage to euro-zone exporters. And given the benefits for both sides, it seems likely that a deal will be reached to reduce any effect.

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