, Columnist
Britain Plays Russian Roulette With Its Industry
Brexit puts carmakers and airlines on shaky ground.
This article is for subscribers only.
Few industries have flourished in modern Britain like carmaking and aviation. Car production rose to a 17-year high last year and thanks to budget carriers such as EasyJet Plc, Brits can fly across the continent for a pittance.
Today those achievements stand on shakier foundations, as Britain begins two years of negotiations over withdrawing from the EU. Theresa May's government projects confidence but has little control over the outcome. Brexit might have many losers. But cars and planes -- symbols of trade and free movement -- could be among the biggest.