UK eyes EU trade deal ‘as soon as possible’ | Malay Mail

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LONDON, Oct 23 — Britain said today it was targeting a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union “as soon as possible”, after France suggested an intensive new schedule of talks could extend past the bloc’s October 31 deadline. The negotiations resumed in London yesterday after Britain...

A flag depicting the British Union Jack design and the EU design is seen outside of the Houses of Parliament in London, January 14, 2019. — Reuters pic

But both sides have vowed to keep talking after that, with a transition period expiring at the end of the year and the possible threat of severe economic dislocation looming if no deal is agreed Beaune again pressed Britain to give ground on key issues including the right for French and other EU fishermen to continue operating in UK waters.

“We’ve been clear in our ambitions for the negotiations. We want to reach an FTA which respects us as a sovereign nation,” said the spokesman. “That continues to be the case.” If the talks fail, the UK will end the transition on a barebones arrangement with the EU governed by World Trade Organisation quotas and tariffs.

 

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