The dangers of trade barriers in Europe's rollout - #TheAgenda with Stephen Cole
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Questions over efficacy, blood-clot fears, threats to block exports and sluggish supply - the distribution of vaccines has been causing major division across Europe, particularly between the EU and the UK. The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said AstraZeneca must honour its contract with the bloc before exporting vaccines out of the EU – a move which could significantly impact the UK’s vaccine supply.
How will the disputes of today affect the vaccine procurement and future trade of tomorrow and beyond? The Agenda's Stephen Cole is joined by David Henig, Director of the UK Trade Policy Project who explains what he thinks the EU must do to emerge from the vaccines setback with strength and stability going forward.
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