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Lets not mention the 150% import tariff on whiskey into India compared to 0% to the rest of the EU, as well as the other FTAs that we already enjoy, eg Japan.Originally posted by Old Greg View PostDon't confuse him further with arguments about geographic proximity.Comment
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But these facts are unimportant compared to the self pitying anger of an elderly white man.Originally posted by meridian View PostLets not mention the 150% import tariff on whiskey into India compared to 0% to the rest of the EU, as well as the other FTAs that we already enjoy, eg Japan.Comment
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It also depends on which way you use to calculate a percentage. In the UK £3 out of £4 is tax, in other words, whisky has a 300% tax.Originally posted by meridian View PostLets not mention the 150% import tariff on whiskey into India compared to 0% to the rest of the EU, as well as the other FTAs that we already enjoy, eg Japan.
whisky tax uk - Google Search"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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I’m understanding you perfectly. You are blaming the EU for Indian import tariffs.Originally posted by gruntling View Post
If you are saying something different to that, then please spell it out concisely, rather than confusing yourself.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Interesting phraseology there. Are you from the Indian subcontinent?Originally posted by gruntling View PostYou aren't understanding me.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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It's rather outdated to see that style of usage of the present continuous tense as Indian English - we're lovin' it.Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostInteresting phraseology there. Are you from the Indian subcontinent?Comment
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I'm surprised none of the Scottish contingent on here have pointed out grunter's other glaring mistake, no, not that Idea imposes 150% tariffs on proper Whiskey, but they also apply that to Scottish whisky.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Brexit has cost UK economy GBP66bn so far, study finds | The Independent
Brexit has cost us £550 million per week, where is a great big red bus when you need it.Make Mercia Great Again!Comment
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Hate people that don't provide links for their data.Originally posted by Eirikur View PostUK exports in 2018 ($):
EU ?? $356.5 billion
USA ?? $64.4 billion
China ?? $27.5 billion
Japan ?? $8.3 billion
South Korea ?? $7.8 billion
Australia ?? $5.8 billion
Saudi Arabia ?? $4.4 billion
South Africa ?? $2.3 billion
Brazil ?? $2.2 billionComment
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