21. A weaker pound makes British exports more attractive to U.S. buyers. 22. A strong pound makes British exports more expensive than goods from other countries. 23. British exports were weaker in February and manufacturing was weaker in April. 24. British exports suffering due to Channel Tunnel refugee disruption, 25. But it added that Switzerland would maintain its own ban on British exports. 26. But labor unions, which complain that a strong pound hurts British exports and endangers industrial jobs, applauded the move. 27. Car companies in particular have suffered from what they say is an overvalued pound, which makes British exports to continental Europe less competitive than goods priced in euros. 28. In addition to scares over mad cow disease and a ban on British exports, beef producers are hit by the strength of the pound, making imports cheaper. 29. In return, Britain demanded that the EU lift its global ban on British exports of cattle, beef and beef products. 30. In the past five years, British exports to the Eastern European country have more than doubled. |