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<p>The Government’s position on customs is as set out in the Political Declaration
and we seek to further agree these proposals in the next phase of the negotiations.</p><p>The
UK and the EU will put in place ambitious customs arrangements, using all facilitative
arrangements and technologies, which meet the objectives and principles set out in
the Political Declaration, including recognising the development of an independent
trade policy by the UK beyond the economic partnership with the EU.</p><p>The Government
has been clear in it's customs proposals that we want an independent trade policy,
which is not possible inside a customs union.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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