Brexit deal `a different ball game` to Canada agreement, warns EU
(The Guardian World News)

Brussels aide says UK cannot have similar trade pact because of proximity to member statesDowning Street´s hopes of a Canada-style trade deal with the EU have been dealt a further blow after a senior adviser to Brussels´ chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, said the bloc´s relationship with the North American country was a `different ball game`.As the two sides prepare for the start of negotiations next month, Stefaan De Rynck highlighted the UK´s proximity to Brussels compared with Canada as a key factor, as well as warning that the trade talks could get `rather difficult`. Continue reading...