Post-Brexit trade deal might not be reached in 2020

Brussels will not commit to wrap trade negotiations with the U.K. by the end of 2020, according to the latest draft document to be agreed by EU leaders.

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ruled out asking for an extension of the stand-still transition period that is due to follow the U.K.’s exit date of January 31 — leaving negotiators a short timeline until December 2020 to reach a trade deal.

Via POLITICO

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