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“It’s concerning,” said Clive Higglesden, head of trade at Lloyds Bank Global Transaction Banking. “Wait-and-see is not really an adequate strategy for exporters, and businesses should be acting now to manage any risks on the horizon and possibly explore new opportunities.”
Exporters are currently enjoying what Bank of England Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent has called a “sweet spot,” as they still have access to the single market and the pound’s depreciation since the 2016 referendum has boosted their competitiveness. [...]
Companies are most concerned about volatility in exchange rates and the potential introduction of tariffs over the next five years, the poll of more than 1,000 exporters found.
One in four said they would look outside of Europe for opportunities, and nearly one in three have decided to focus on domestic growth, according to the report. That could expose them to domestic economic cycles, Higglesden said.