The United States and Britain on Tuesday launched a first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement, with their trade representatives pledging to work quickly online to reach a deal that will "significantly boost trade and investment.
"The talks, to be conducted virtually, will involve over 300 U.S. and UK staff and officials in nearly 30 negotiating groups, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and UK trade minister Liz Truss said in a joint statement.