Brexit Talks Head for Their Climax With a Fight Over Fishing
- EU’s von der Leyen sees a ‘narrow path’ to an agreement
- U.K. Parliament could be recalled to approve deal next week
Fishermen sort crates of freshly caught fish at the harbor in Sete, France, on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020.
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The U.K. and European Union are heading for a final battle over fishing rights as trade talks reach a climax, with officials cautiously predicting a deal within days.
The pound climbed against the dollar on Wednesday amid optimism that the focus on fish is a sign the two sides have largely settled their differences over the other major obstacle to an accord: the level competitive playing field for business.