Another argument used is the need to combat distortions of competition linked directly to rate disparities between neighbouring Member States. The impact of an increase in minimum rates would make no difference. For instance, cross-border trade between the United Kingdom and France or between Finland and Estonia will not be affected by an increase in minimum rates as these countries are not concerned.
Par exemple, le niveau du commerce transfrontalier entre le Royaume-Uni et la France, entre la Finlande et l'Estonie ne sera pas affecté par une hausse des taux minimaux, étant donné que ces pays ne sont pas concernés.