UK expected to open trade talks with U.S. before negotiating with EU - the Telegraph

Reuters

Published Jan 17, 2020 22:34

UK expected to open trade talks with U.S. before negotiating with EU - the Telegraph

(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to start trade talks with the United States before negotiating with the European Union, the Telegraph reported on Friday.

Johnson is poised to seek cabinet authorisation to open trade talks directly with the United States on a visit to Washington next month, the Telegraph said, citing U.S. diplomats.