The draft plan, drawn up by international experts, could provide a framework for seamless trade between Britain and the US STEFAN ROUSSEAU/PAA group of international experts is working on a plan for a potential free trade agreement between Britain and United States that could pave the way for a new, seamless trading bloc to rival the European Union. The group includes a large law firm in London and several international trade experts. Their work is being monitored by government officials from both countries. Brexiteers have argued that the prime minister’s Chequers plans for a common rule book with Brussels covering goods and food would prevent Britain from striking a trade deal with the US because of sticking points such as the EU ban on American imports of chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef. However, those involved in the preparation of the free trade draft believe that there…

Source: The Times July 29, 2018 23:02 UTC