UK and EU increasingly pessimistic on chance of Brexit trade deal

  • Date: 20-Dec-2020
  • Source: The Economist
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Middle East
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UK and EU increasingly pessimistic on chance of Brexit trade deal

The European Union must make a "substantial shift" if Brexit trade talks are to be saved.That was the warning from Britain in the final days of negotiations between the two sides ahead of the transition period ending on 31 December.

Talks are continuing in Brussels this weekend but UK sources say it is increasingly likely that an agreement will not be reached in time.



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