UK and EU will oppose Trump “free and open trade”


The project that Politico reached is announced by “New Strategic Partnership” between London and Brussels based on “Maintenance global economic stability and […] Mutual commitment to free and open trade. “At the same time, the British government of Keira Starmer conducts negotiations with the Trump administration to try to get excluded from the new duties of the US President.
The draft agreement between Great Britain and the EU, dated April 25, is one of several prepared before the peak of May 19, which can be seen as a key moment in the renewal of relations after Brexit.
Officials also negotiate contracts between Great Britain and the EU on defense and security, fishing and energy, as well as “common understanding” which topics will be covered by intensive negotiations this year. EU Ambassadors are to meet on Wednesday in Brussels to assess the progress in conversations. The project also includes topics such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and illegal migration.
Both sides declare “unwavering involvement in assurance of political, financial, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic” support for Kievand also ensure their “involvement in ensuring a permanent suspension of weapons in the Gaza Strip, the release of all hostages and increasing humanitarian aid.”
The document also contains a section recommending both parties “multilateralism” – including support for the United Nations Card, the European Convention on Human Rights and other international agreements. Some British politicians, including the Reform party of Nigel Farage and part of the Kemi Badenoch conservative party, claim that They want to leave the ECPC.
Both London and Brussels also confirm their own “involvement in international development and its importance as a key pillar of our relations” – Especially in the light of violent cuts of international aid by Great Britain in order to meet the fiscal principles while increasing defense expenditure.
The peak, which will take place on May 19, will be organized by Great Britain. It is expected to be another milestone in Starmer's efforts Repair of EU relationswhich under the rule of his Tory predecessors were often turbulent.
The meeting can be used to start a broader range of negotiations including topics such as the elimination of some border controls of agri-food products, a visa program for youth mobility and linking the British and European emission allowance trade system.




