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[maxk] 09/12/2020 10:33

UK makes bid to win over Joe Biden with plan to cut tariffs on US goods in return for an end to damaging American tax on Scotch whisky

Britain wants to end tariffs arising from a longstanding US and EU trade conflict

UK trade chiefs plan to lift tariffs on US goods after the Brexit transition period
They hope US will in-turn lift their damaging levies on scotch whisky imports



By JAMES ROBINSON FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 02:20, 9 December 2020 | UPDATED: 02:24, 9 December 2020





Tory Eurosceptics urged Mr Johnson not to back down on the UK's red lines tonight.

In a message to the PM on Twitter, former party treasurer Lord Ashcroft said: 'At dinner in Brussels, grip your marbles tight, pour lead in your pencil, don't go wobbly and don't cross your stated red lines... good fortune.'

Former Brexit minister David Jones said a deal was now only possible if the EU gave ground.

'We will never again allow our trade and regulatory policy to be dictated by other countries. A free trade agreement is one thing; subservience is another.

[minerve 2] 09/12/2020 10:32

"I see you had your jab yesterday, Min."

Oh dear, the comment says it all really.

Thinking of all you haters at this difficult time. :)

[alphorn] 09/12/2020 10:31

ff - "They want a deal so badly". Who IYO is 'they'?

[alphorn] 09/12/2020 10:27

The point UT, assuming that you can read, is that it is 'do as I say, not what I do'.
You among many are following blindly. Don't rush into a wall.

[poikka] 09/12/2020 10:16

I see you had your jab yesterday, Min.

[diku] 09/12/2020 09:46

Does this deal have to get approval in the HOC?...

[grahamite2] 09/12/2020 09:45

UtyINV, this "Wealth Tax Commission" is an unelected, unofficial left wing pressure group. Why is the BBC giving it publicity?

As it happens, there's an article in today's Telegraph making a strong case that a wealth tax would be immoral and destructive.

[minerve 2] 09/12/2020 09:44

"I'm worried it could be the most expensive dinner in history."

Too late for that I'm afraid.

Should have thought about all these things when you made the stupid decision.

Dear oh dear.

[minerve 2] 09/12/2020 09:43

"Man United showing Boris how easy it is to leave Europe"

No,

Man United showing Little Englanders that you drop to the second tier of Europe if you are no longer a member of the premier league.

:)

[xxxxxy] 09/12/2020 09:42

Fig leaves and Fudge will mean the Conservative Party will be RIP.The People will see to that.No DealWTOLiberty

[poikka] 09/12/2020 09:40

You missed this bit, Mo - "..but warned "we must not endanger the integrity of the common market".

Just what, exactly, do you mean by that, Angie?

[xxxxxy] 09/12/2020 09:39

UK has now agreed trade arrangements with more than 100 non-EU countriesBrexit Britain's non-EU trade arrangements boom, as Boris beetles off to Brussels?© Brexit Facts4EU.Org 2020Announcements from the International Trade Dept debunk the Remainer myths againThe Department for International Trade continues to announce good news on a weekly basis. Yesterday it was confirmed that the UK has signed three more trade deals. Whilst we knew these were coming, signed agreements are good confirmations to have.The three countries with whom the UK signed yesterday are:NorwayIcelandKenyaThe agreement with Norway and Iceland covers trade in goods, and ensures 95% of goods trade with Norway and over 90% with Iceland will remain tariff-free, providing businesses with certainty that they can continue to operate on the same terms as they do today when the transition period ends.?The agreement with Kenya will benefit the approximately 2,500 UK businesses exporting goods to Kenya each year, including many UK suppliers of machinery, electronics and technical equipment, where continued tariff-free access will be guaranteed.Meanwhile, Boris beetles off to BrusselsMeanwhile, the Prime Minister is preparing to travel to Brussels later today, for dinner with the President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. It now seems likely that this will result in a decision to restart talks between negotiators on Thursday, continuing for many more days.Brexit Britain has now agreed trading arrangements with 102 countries – but not with the EUBelow is our Brexit Facts4EU.Org analysis of all the countries with whom the UK has trading arrangements in place from 01 January 2021.The first table shows the 55 developed countries and developing countries where a specific trade deal of some kind has been agreed, and the second table shows the 47 eligible developing countries where trade has been agreed to take place under the UK's Generalised Scheme of Preferences.BREXIT FACTS4EU.ORG SUMMARYAgreed trading arrangements post-Brexit – 102 countries?© Brexit Facts4EU.Org - click to enlarge?© Brexit Facts4EU.Org - click to enlargeIn addition to the above, the UK has lodged its tariff schedule with the World Trade Organisation, which means that UK businesses know the terms of trade with all other countries around the world. The only uncertainty surrounds the EU, and whether a trade deal will be agreed or not.OBSERVATIONSIt might have been thought that the Department for International Trade would have trumpeted the fact that the UK now has trade arrangements in place with more than 100 countries worldwide. Certainly the EU Commission would have done this.Alas it falls to us to do the analysis and to report this significant milestone in the progress of Brexit Britain. This is splendid news and we look forward to updating this information as more trade arrangements are agreed in the coming days and weeks.Whilst these 102 trading arrangements are not of course all free trade deals, they nevertheless allow trade to continue normally with all these countries, without the EU's involvement.It is looking increasingly as though Mr Johnson's Government is attempting to reach a fudged deal with the EU which betrays the Leave vote and which will not deliver a fully free, fully independent, and fully sovereign United Kingdom on 01 January. We therefore thought readers might like to read some good news.

[mo123] 09/12/2020 09:34

(Alliance News) - ... Speaking ahead of crunch talks between UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, .Merkel displayed cautious optimism about a post-Brexit trade agreement.

[maxk] 09/12/2020 09:29

I'm worried it could be the most expensive dinner in history.

[poikka] 09/12/2020 09:21

Quote of the day:

"Well at least I got a train ride and 3-course dinner out of it."

[utyinv] 09/12/2020 09:12

If you think bank shareholders having their divi’s held back or pensioners (one of the only groups who haven’t had payouts ie grants, furlough etc) having taken the brunt of covid-19, look what a think tank is suggesting to Rishi

[diku] 09/12/2020 09:09

They do a deal over dinner?...are we missing something?...

[maxk] 09/12/2020 09:06

Daily Wail graham .. they make it up as they go along.

[geckotheglorious] 09/12/2020 09:02

Eager to see your "on topic" contribution Estienne.