The European Union has warned London not to overdo its campaign to independently...
BRUSSELS - The European Union has warned London not to overdo its campaign to independently negotiate trade deals around the world while still being a member of the bloc, according to a letter to the British ambassador to Brussels seen by Reuters.
As long as it remains an EU member, Britain is at liberty only to discuss - not enact - future trade deals, and must keep the bloc informed. “I reiterate the request to your authorities to provide in a timely manner... all necessary information and documentation concerning the negotiations in areas of Union competence that the United Kingdom is currently engaged into or intends to engage into.”
According to a British government website, London has sealed 14 such rollover agreements so far - from Chile to Israel to Switzerland and, most recently, South Korea.
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