LONDON — Trade talks between the United Kingdom and the United States could be put on hold because of coronavirus, the British government confirmed.
The Department for International Trade said discussions were still due to begin at the end of March, but added that the plans could change.
“We have published our negotiation objectives for a U.K.-U.S. free-trade agreement and talks are due to begin at the end of this month,” a spokesperson said. “Of course, we will keep the situation under review and will be guided by scientific advice.”
The U.K. and the U.S. are set to discuss the situation in the coming days.
Britain released its trade objectives for a U.S. deal on March 2. In the same week, a government official saRead More – Source
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