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EU, UK in deadlock, ahead of next round of post-Brexit trade talks

Main stumbling blocks are EU's desire for a level competitive playing field and Britain's fisheries policy

Published Sun, Aug 30, 2020 · 09:50 PM

London

THE next round of negotiations for a post-Brexit trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) will begin in a week's time in London, with both sides needing to reach an agreement before the transition period ends on Dec 31.

Both the UK and EU are in a limbo transitional phase to finally agree on trade, security and other pressing matters.

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