French President Emmanuel Macron said Britain needed a Brexit deal more than the 27-nation EU. "The trade talks are over: the EU have effectively ended them by saying that they do not want to change their negotiating position," his spokesperson said. A no-deal Brexit would be a further complication for a British economy suffering under the strain of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. "In the event of a no-deal Brexit, shoppers will — literally — pay a heavy price." Johnson said discussions showed the EU would not give Britain a comprehensive trade deal such as the one the bloc has with Canada.

Source: CBC News October 16, 2020 15:45 UTC