PoliticsJohnson Tells Merkel That Gaps Remain With EU as Time Runs ShortFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftExpandBoris JohnsonPhotographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/BloombergFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Tim RossOctober 11, 2020 at 10:37 AM EDTUpdated on October 11, 2020 at 1:15 PM EDTBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.Sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, follow us @Brexit and subscribe to our podcast.Boris Johnson told German Chancellor Angela Merkel that significant gaps remain between Britain and the European Union in Brexit trade negotiations as the two leaders spoke Sunday before a crucial summit this week.