The fact that these will not be easy negotiations became clear when Mr Barnier rejected the prerequisites set by the UK for possible agreement models with the EU. Among other things, the UK no longer wants to make a financial contribution or have the free movement of people and also does not want to have to abide by European court rulings. This means that, if these conditions are not relaxed, the possible trade treaty will be comparable to Canada, Japan and Zuid Korea. These agreements do not guarantee the unhindered trading of cross-border goods.
Brexit negotiator open to talks with business sector
The fact that these will not be easy negotiations became clear when Mr Barnier rejected the prerequisites set by the UK for possible agreement models with the EU. Among other things, the UK no longer wants to make a financial contribution or have the free movement of people and also does not want to have to abide by European court rulings. This means that, if these conditions are not relaxed, the possible trade treaty will be comparable to Canada, Japan and Zuid Korea. These agreements do not guarantee the unhindered trading of cross-border goods.