Four and a half years after the 2016 Brexit referendum, the British Government and the EU Commission agreed Thursday a historic trade and security deal as part of the UK s future cooperation with the EU.
Britain and the European Union have reached an agreement on their post-Brexit relationship - he s a breakdown of the ground both sides gave on some of the thorniest issues.
Brexit: What we know about UK-EU trade deal
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Almost 10 months of tortuous negotiations have finally led to a 2,000-page accord.
Here is what we know so far about the 2,000-page accord still yet to be published that covers areas from fishing to future competition after December 31.
- Tariffs -
The deal means there will be no tariffs or quotas on goods produced in the UK and EU moving between the two sides.
British exports still have to comply with EU health and safety standards and there are strict rules governing products made with parts originating outside the EU or UK.
EU-UK Trade And Cooperation Agreement: Protecting European Interests, Ensuring Fair Competition, And Continued Cooperation In Areas Of Mutual Interest Date
24/12/2020
After intensive negotiations, the European Commission has reached today an agreement with the United Kingdom on the terms of its future cooperation with the European Union.
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen said:
“It was worth fighting for this deal because we now have a fair and balanced agreement with the UK, which will protect our European interests, ensure fair competition, and provide much needed predictability for our fishing communities. Finally, we can leave Brexit behind us and look to the future. Europe is now moving on.”
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