“This moment is finally upon us, and now is the time to seize it,” Johnson declared Wednesday when the British Parliament approved the trade deal. Ambassadors from the 27 EU nations endorsed the accord earlier this week, with European Parliament ratification expected later. AdvertisementDefying doubters, Johnson managed to avert the worst-case scenario of Britain “crashing out” of the EU with no deal in place. Although the trade deal should obviate much of that, some customs checks and headaches undoubtedly lie ahead. ... It’s a fundamental shift.”AdvertisementAnd not all Brexit supporters are happy with the terms under which Britain is finally departing.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 31, 2020 23:03 UTC