British and EU negotiators launched a desperate final stretch of trade talks Sunday, with both sides determined not to give ground, despite the looming threat of failure. Relations between Britain and Europe could then be governed by a trade deal, but only if negotiations currently under way deliver, which is hardly guaranteed given still wide divergences. "Logic and reason would all point to a deal," said one EU diplomat with a close eye on the talks. Belgian Greens MEP Philippe Lamberts said, on fishing, Europeans giving ground was "inevitable" but that any trade deal agreed now "won't be great". Subscribe to Mint Newsletters * Enter a valid email * Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.

Source: Mint November 15, 2020 12:11 UTC