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Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Canada says UK was unwilling to give access to agricultural products
The UK has walked away from post-Brexit trade talks with Canada in what one expert described as a “blow to the government’s trade story”.
Canada said the breakdown in talks came because the UK insisted on maintaining restrictions on its agricultural products, of which beef treated with hormones has been a persistent problem. The BBC on Friday reported that the beef dispute was a key factor in the failure of talks.
We are disappointed that negotiations with the UK are being paused. Their decision to continue to maintain market access barriers for our agriculture industry and unwillingness to reach a mutual agreement has only stalled negotiations.
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