Shipping minister hears UK industry concerns over EU trade deal deadline
Boris Johnson’s 11-month timetable for reaching a trade agreement with the EU was described by the head of the UK Chamber of Shipping as a little irresponsible in light of the complexity of the many issues that need to be resolved
The UK government has been reminded of the importance to the British economy of the maritime industry and faced renewed calls for continued frictionless trade between the UK and the EU