Lighthizer says U.S.-U.K. trade deal "extremely likely"
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer U.K. trying to secure trade agreements prior to year-end expiration of its withdrawal agreement with the European Union. Bloomberg | Dec 17, 2020 By Bryce Baschuk U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said it’s “extremely likely” the U.S. and U.K. can reach a free trade agreement before long, urging British officials to bend on their hardened positions on key issues like food safety. In an interview with the BBC, Lighthizer said the November election in the U.S. has had an impact on the timing of transatlantic talks and there is st...
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