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<p>The UK will be able to negotiate, sign and ratify free trade agreements with rest
of world partners and, if the backstop were to come into force following the Implementation
Period, implement any elements that do not affect the functioning of the backstop.
The backstop is not something that either the UK or the EU would ever want to come
into force and, if it were to come into effect, both sides have been clear it should
only be in place for a short time. The UK and EU are also legally obliged under the
Protocol to use their best endeavours to facilitate trade between Northern Ireland
and the rest of the UK, recognising the importance of that trade.</p><p>The Government’s
long term economic analysis considers both the costs and benefits of moving to new
trading relationships with the EU, and opportunities for ambitious new trade deals
with new partners in the rest of the world. The analysis shows that the proposed deal
is the best deal available for jobs and our economy that allows us to honour the result
of the referendum and realise the opportunities of EU exit. The analysis can be found
at the following link: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/760484/28_November_EU_Exit_-_Long-term_economic_analysis__1_.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/760484/28_November_EU_Exit_-_Long-term_economic_analysis__1_.pdf</a></p><p>
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