The EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, outlined the conditions of the EU's 'exceptional offer' of a trade deal with the UK post-Brexit.
He said the EU was willing to offer a zero-tariff, zero-quota deal on goods. Acknowledging that the UK would offer trade competition, Barnier said competition was 'normal', but that it must be open and fair. He also warned that exporters must now prepare as UK goods entering the EU would be subject to border checks – which he said was an automatic consequence of the UK's choices.
