dharshini david is here. if there isn't going to be a uk—us trade deal how big a blow would that perhaps bigger than economic is the short answer. one pound in every six of trade is with the us so it is only natural to want to deepen the ties but when you look at that trade deal it would add perhaps 0.2% to our income, our gdp. that has stalled in recent month, that has been known about for a while. should we consider this alternative trade pact? the gains from that might be more marginal because it doesn't have expansive cover for things like service, our car makers might lose out. what price tag could america put on a deal like? we might be talking about changing food standards again, is it even feasible? this existing trade pact that exists in north america, that don't allow for new members so no