Reuters exclusively reported that France is preparing its fishing industry for a smaller catch after Brexit, in a sign that President Emmanuel Macron is laying the groundwork for a delicate compromise to help the European Union strike a trade deal with Britain. The EU and Britain are trying to hammer out an agreement over the next three weeks to avoid damaging $900 billion in annual trade when Britain leaves the bloc’s single market on Jan. 1, 2021. Fisheries are among the biggest obstacles.
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Reuters exclusively reports Macron lays groundwork for netting Brexit compromise on fisheries
23 October 2020, 3:46 pm 1 minute
Article Tags
Topics of Interest: Business & Finance
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Economy & PolicyEquities
Regions: Europe
Countries: France
Win Types: Exclusivity
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Important Regional Story