Claim: The Federation of Small Businesses said the UK small business community sees the potential wins of an independent global trade policy. It wants trade with the EU 27 kept as easy as possible and is pushing to export to new growth areas in the US and Commonwealth.
Fact-check: Small businesses and Brexit - Full Fact
Verdict: correct. the fsb also said its top priority is to secure a full, time-limited transition period. other organisations say that businesses are optimistic but apprehensive, want clarity about the transition, and suggest a full or partial customs union with the eu, or for tariffs to be kept to a minimum.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Hannah Phaup
Date published: 2018-03-06T00:00:00