UK, EU under pressure to strike trade deal, but several issues impede agreement
Both sides "committed" to resolving differences during face-to-face talks this week
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THE pressure is on for the European Union and the United Kingdom to strike a trade deal. In particular, the UK is under stress because of the deterioration in relations with China.
Following weeks of Zoom meetings, EU and UK negotiating teams are meeting face to face this week. Differences remain but there are signs of compromise.
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