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Britain's exit could severely jolt EU, says bloc's trade commissioner

Published Wed, May 6, 2015 · 09:50 PM

Washington

BRITAIN could severely jolt the European Union (EU) if it were to leave after a popular vote, the 28-nation bloc's trade chief said.

"If they choose to leave it would have tremendous effects," EU trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstroem said. "But we're not there yet."

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