Economics

Gove Says U.K. Still Wants EU Trade Deal, Door Is Still ‘Ajar’

Cabinet minister says ball is in the EU’s court for more talks
British businesses would prefer a trade deal, BCC says

Michael Gove
Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg

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By Brian Swint

October 18, 2020 at 5:56 AM EDT

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The U.K. still wants to reach a trade agreement with the European Union and the door is open for more negotiation, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said.