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The States team charged with looking after Jersey's position post Brexit has welcomed a new UK Government policy paper on 'Future customs arrangements'.
The Government is putting forward two suggestions as to how borders and customs could operate in future. There are fears businesses in the UK could be hit by high taxes and duties when the country leaves the common trade area.
The island's Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst has been in touch with Robin Walker MP, Minister at the Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU), and is confident the Island's views are being taken into consideration on trade matters.
According to a States spokesman: "It is our priority to achieve access to the EU goods markets, including for agriculture and fisheries products, on terms no less favourable than the United Kingdom’s, including during any transitional period. We will be consulting closely with local businesses and industry bodies on the proposals made within the policy paper and throughout the Brexit negotiation period to ensure that we achieve the best possible outcome for the Island."
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