UK biotech industry criticizes US and EU trade negotaitions

UK Bioindustry Association (BIA) chief executive Steve Bates has given a lukewarm reaction to the government’s stance towards trade negotiations with the European Union and the USA.

In recent days, the British government  set out its negotiating position for the UK’s future relationship with the EU, as well as its  approach towards trade talks with Washington.

The UK says it is seeking “the type of agreement which the EU has already concluded in recent years with Canada and other friendly countries,” which would amount to a comprehensive free trade agreement based on zero tariffs and zero quotas.