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UK, Canada Blame Each Other as Trade-Deal Talks Break Down

Canada had hoped to gain access for pork, beef exports
Britain wanted extension of low tariffs on cheese shipments

Cheese at a dairy stall in London. A special quota allowing British cheese to be imported to Canada under low tariffs expired on Dec. 31. — Cheese at a dairy stall in London. A special quota allowing British cheese to be imported to Canada under low tariffs expired on Dec. 31.Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg

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By Laura Dhillon Kane and Brian Platt

January 25, 2024 at 8:30 PM UTC

Updated on

January 26, 2024 at 8:53 AM UTC

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The UK paused talks to strike a free-trade deal with Canada, with each side accusing the other of obstructing progress.