Monday, March 2, 2020

UK-US and UK-EU trade talks kick-off

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pledging to "drive a hard bargain" as he set out his country's negotiating position for a free trade deal with the United States. 

 

The government claims a deal would boost the UK economy by more than $4bn USD. The USA is the UK's largest trading partner after the EU, accounting for nearly 20% of all exports and more than 10% of imports.

 

Meanwhile, talks are also beginning in Brussels between the UK and the European Union, aimed at reaching a post-Brexit trade agreement. 

 

Benji Hyer has the latest. 

 

IN: During the 2016 referendum

OUT: SOC ("Benji Hyer, London")


With UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss SOT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0302brexitliz-bh-generic.mp3 (67 seconds)    


Without UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss SOT: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0302brexit-bh-generic.mp3 (50 seconds)