At this point in trade negotiations, EU + UK see the other’s position clearly. Each has told the other to completely rethink its position or there’ll be no deal. Translation: Each side is standing tough in front of own domestic audience. Both want deal. Know compromise needed /1
Clock is counting down. Negotiations expected to get properly tough in autumn ie last minute. Deja vu from last year #Brexit negotiations. But not same really. Withdrawal Agreement was organising U.K. departure. This is complex future trade deal between close neighbours.. /2
touching on other key relationships too eg energy, transport, fight against terror. Details matter and details take time /3
