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U.K. Trade Secretary Downplays Outlook for U.S. Trade Deal Soon

Truss says important to get the ‘right deal,’ not a quick one
Agreement by the end of 2021 would be ‘very rapid timeline’

U.K. Trade Secretary: 'Not in Hurry' for Trade Deal with U.S.

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By Annmarie Hordern and Eric Martin

July 13, 2021 at 2:17 PM UTC

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July 13, 2021 at 9:00 PM UTC

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The U.K.’s top trade negotiator said that the nation is focused on getting the “right deal” with the U.S. rather than clinching a quick one, downplaying hopes for an agreement anytime soon.