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Von Der Leyen Says Big Differences Remain in Brexit Trade Talks

Von Der Leyen Says Big Differences Remain in Brexit Trade Talks

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said “big differences” remain in trade talks with the U.K., particularly on the longstanding obstacle of fishing rights.

In a statement on Twitter after a telephone call with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, she said “bridging them will be very challenging.”

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