Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Downing Street in May. Trade talks between the UK and Canada have been paused (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
The United Kingdom has halted trade talks with Canada, with discussions breaking down due to a disagreement over beef and cheese.
The two nations have been negotiating for the last two years after Britain left the European Union, with trade continuing under the same deal originally brokered when the UK was a member of the bloc.
A UK Government spokesperson said: “We have always said we will only negotiate trade deals that deliver for the British people.
“And we reserve the right to pause negotiations with any country if progress is not being made.”
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