Independence is good for Business: International Trade

Primary Author or Creator:
Business for Scotland
Publisher:
Business for Scotland
Alternative Published Date
2025
Type of Resource:
Article
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Scotland has no say over trade.

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An independent Scotland would still trade with the rest of the UK but on fairer terms that reflect mutual benefit rather than Westminster’s dominance. Independence would allow Scotland to set its own priorities, build stronger trade links with Europe, and take advantage of its reputation for quality goods and services. Back in the EU alongside other successful small nations, Scotland would have frictionless access to the world’s largest single market while continuing to trade freely with its closest neighbours. Westminster would no longer be able to ignore Scotland’s needs; it would have to negotiate.

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