The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, is actively preparing the ground for future trade agreements between the United Kingdom post-Brexit and other G20 countries –In chagrin of the European Commission, which considers these negotiations as inappropriate London continues to belong to the EU.
even before the G20 summit in Hangzhou (east China), the new conservative ruling had set the tone, showing his ambition to make the country a “world champion of free trade “after leaving the European Union (EU).
She had already planned to boast “other business opportunities that will open international leaders around the world to the UK after Brexit”.
Australia, G20 member but also the Commonwealth and former British colony, took up the ball, confirming Sunday that talks had begun with the prospect of a bilateral free trade agreement between Canberra and London.
“Ms. May and I are very committed to have a free trade agreement that is in place when the British leave the EU,” said Hangzhou Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
the calendar should accelerate: Australian Trade Minister Steven Ciobo, is expected this week in London for “exploratory discussions on the model of a trade agreement,” said Ms. May
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other countries quickly followed suit: the First Minister said Monday that India, Mexico, Korea South and Singapore also were “willing to enter into discussions” to “remove barriers to trade” between their countries and the United Kingdom.
This sudden burst of diplomatic agitation strongly displeased the European leaders.
Present in Hangzhou, Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, has not hidden his deep irritation at a press conference Sunday.
He recalled that, theoretically, the United Kingdom was not supposed to negotiate bilateral trade agreements on its own account, as he had not left the EU.
“The negotiation of free trade agreements is a competence of the European Union, the Treaties. We must stick to it,” insisted Mr Juncker.
“I do not much like the idea that the member countries of the EU, including those who are still part, to negotiate trade agreements. This is an exclusive EU award” a- he said.
in fact, after the British referendum had decided in June of divorce with the EU, Ms May had assured that “there would be no second referendum” and that it would put the Brexit execution.
However, the Prime Minister said it would not invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which launches the divorce process with the EU before end 2016. the UK will then have two years to negotiate the complex terms of his departure, remaining pending member of the Union.
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But the European capitals London invite not to play for time.
“the end of the year is a reasonable time (..) Any postponement would have damaging consequences for the economy British (and) to all economies, not just Europe, “warned Monday, french President Francois Hollande.
Meanwhile, Japanese diplomacy has released over the weekend put a scathing warning: “We strongly urge the UK to take seriously” the establishment of Japanese companies on its soil “and act to minimize the negative effects” on them
More. 1,000 Japanese companies employ approximately 140,000 employees in Britain, and some –Toyota, Hitachi or Nomura– bank have already begun to reassess their activities.
And according to a European diplomatic source speaking on condition of anonymity, it is South Korea who was concerned most of Brexit in discussions Hangzhou.
As for the United States including London is the privileged partner in Europe, they acknowledged having had “discussions” on their trade, but are cautious.
the priority remains to Washington negotiating the free trade agreement with the EU (TTIP), insisted President Barack Obama in Hangzhou, even if it has the lead in the wing.
Theresa May, she obstinately continues its operation of seduction.
it is well maintained with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to “develop the strategic partnership” between the two countries and perpetuate a “golden era in Sino-British relations.”
but also to smooth things over after the recent frictions nuclear project at Hinkley Point site partially funded by Chinese investors but delayed unexpectedly and without explanation by London
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