China News Service, May 6th, according to the British Sky TV report, on the 5th local time, British International Trade Secretary Elizabeth Trass and the US trade negotiator Robert Lighthizer held a video conference call, the two sides announced that they will take off The post-European-American trade agreement began negotiations.
On January 29 local time, the European Parliament approved the "Brexit" agreement. After the voting, the members present hand-in-hand sang the classic Scottish song "Friendship forever" and sent off Britain with this well-known "Farewell Song". China News Service publishes EU photo
According to reports, the first round of discussions will take place on May 6 and last for about two weeks. Approximately 100 negotiators will participate on both sides. After that, there will be a round of talks every six weeks, and both parties will take the form of remote discussions until it is safe to travel.
The report said that Oliver Griffiths of the British Department of International Trade and Daniel Mullaney, the assistant trade representative for Europe and the Middle East of the United States, will lead the negotiations at the official level.
Regarding the upcoming trade negotiations, Trass said: "We hope to reach an ambitious agreement that will open up new opportunities for our businesses, bring more investment and create better employment opportunities for the people of the country. "Lighthizer also welcomed the beginning of the talks. He said that the talks aimed to reach a "historical agreement."
Supporters of Brexit believe that a free trade agreement between Britain and the United States will provide impetus for economic growth.
But opponents expressed concern that reaching an agreement with Washington would mean that Britain must accept the looser food and environmental standards of the United States and would not make up for the loss of access to the EU Customs Union and single market.
According to previous media analysis, Britain and the United States have differences on food safety standards and the British healthcare system.