Britain is finally departing from the European Union, but its formal exit is only the beginning of a high-stakes experiment to unstitch commercial relations across an integrated continent.
Tag: International Trade and World Market
Brexit Deal Poses Threat to Boris Johnson and U.K. Conservative Party
Conservatives are united for now over the British prime minister’s trade deal, but as details emerge, he could face challenges from hard-liners and business groups.
Trucks Stuck in U.K. After France Border Closure Begin Moving
France closed the border to help limit the spread of a coronavirus variant. With the border now reopened, testing thousands of drivers and clearing the backlog of freight will take some time.
For the E.U., Brexit Deal Is a Pretty Good One
The Brexit pact preserves crucial E.U. principles like the single market, and lets the bloc look ahead to its future without Britain.
Brexit Trade Deal Reached Between U.K. and E.U.
The trade agreement comes after months of negotiations, and still leaves critical details to be worked out.
Post-Brexit Trade Deal: 5 Takeaways
Britain and the European Union spent months negotiating the terms of commercial relations after Dec. 31.
Brexit Is Finally Done, but U.K. Ambitions Already Seems Outdated
The idea of an agile “Global Britain” was an effective sales pitch. But that was before President Trump and other populists began erecting barriers to trade.
Britain and E.U. Scramble to Reach Brexit Deal Before Christmas
With a deadline closing in fast, negotiators were racing to strike a deal, with an agreement said to be imminent.
U.K. Tightens Restrictions as Alarm About Coronavirus Variant Grows
British officials said severely curtailing human contact was the only way to protect people. Efforts to restart trade stalled, with more than 5,000 trucks stuck at English ports.
China-E.U. Talks Hit Another Snag as Biden Camp Objects
Beijing and Brussels were on the brink of an agreement to roll back restrictions on investment. But the deal’s fate is uncertain amid growing animosity toward China and increasingly vocal opposition.