Boris Johnson's Brexit trade deal will end frictionless trade, EU says
Brussels rules out 'mutual recognition' of regulations between EU and UK ahead of talks
Boris Johnson's plan for a weak free trade agreement with the EU will create a "customs border" and end "frictionless trade" with Britain, the EU has said.
An internal slide presentation drawn up by the European Commission for member states ahead of the start of talks says market opening will be "limited" under the plan and that new customs checks will be implemented on British goods.
The reality is bad news for UK industries like car manufacturers and supermarkets, which rely on moving parts and goods quickly across the channel without bureaucracy and time-consuming checks.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...rexit-trade-deal-eu-leave-talks-a9282206.html