"The UK is our third-largest export partner and around 8 percent of our export in goods is destined for the UK," said Koopman. "There is also a relatively big services trade between the two countries. Because of these close trading links, the impact of Brexit on the Netherlands will be larger than in many other EU countries, apart from Ireland. For example, any tariffs on food or additional border checks and documentation requirements will hamper trade between the UK and the Netherlands."
According to a study by the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a Brexit increase in tariff and non-tariff costs of exporting into Britain would result in a decline of almost 17 percent in total Dutch exports to Britain.
Sectors such as the food industry, agriculture, chemistry and trade will, suffer a lot from the cost increase that will occur. The Ministry of Finance, which has played a key role in the country's preparedness to deal with Brexit, has offered special cash vouchers to companies covering up to 50 percent of the actual costs with a maximum of 2,500 euros to alleviate some of the burden. Erik Jeene, spokesperson at the Ministry of Finance explained that the Brexit Voucher is for advice regarding alternative markets or to identify issues regarding logistics or the free movement of persons, goods and services. "The new Brexit extension allows more time to companies to prepare better," he said.
The Dutch government has also launched an information campaign for businesses, which also included a "muppet" character representing Brexit that becomes a serious obstacle to companies. The Dutch "Brexit monster" has recently "made a new appearance" with the launch of a new government advice booklet.
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