For the first time since the virus began, Brexit negotiators are now meeting face to face in Brussels,

as Boris Johnson says he wants a deal with the EU by the end of July.

The US market is growing very fast for the UK but they still ban Haggis,

for them sake in the United States. There are all sorts of opportunities we have

to open up trade with the US.

Whilst negotiations are underway in Brussels, they seem to have stalled elsewhere. Brexit was supposed to herald a new global

Britain free to strike trade deals all over the world and particularly with America.

Basically the only real times you hear Donald Trump talk about trade deals with the UK

is when he happens to be in the presence of Robert Laitizer and it sort of jogs his mind,

you know, there's my trade negotiator, oh yeah, trade deal with the UK.

Coronavirus may be a setback for a trade deal with America,

but it's also had an unexpected impact on negotiations with the EU.

I think the pandemic has actually held people's feet to the fire.

Time is very tight and instead of posturing people have got to be a bit more pragmatic.

You're listening to stories of our times from the Times and the Sunday Times.

I'm Manveen Rana.

Today, Brexit, a tale of two trade deals. Attention at all passengers. You can now book your train tickets on Uber and get 10% back in

Uber credits to spend on your

in-laws this Christmas.

Trains, now on Uber.

T's and sees apply.

Check the Uber app. I also want to send best wishes to a very good friend of mine and a friend to our nation

...