UK says trade talks with US are intensifying

LONDON: Britain and the United States are intensifying trade talks, British trade minister Liz Truss said on Tuesday, announcing the start of the fifth round of negotiations.

“We’re intensifying negotiations so we are in a good position to move forward after the US election,” Truss said on Twitter.

“We want a deal that delivers for all parts of Britain and is forward-leaning in modern areas like tech & services.”