LONDON – Japan’s leading business bodies have called for Tokyo’s trade deal with the European Union to apply to Britain during the around two-year transition phase that will help smooth the U.K.’s exit from the bloc.
In a joint statement, the Japan Business Council in Europe and Keidanren (the Japan Business Federation) said they wanted trade and regulations between Britain and the EU to remain as close as possible after the transition phase.
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