FTA deals signed so far don't add up to government's 'vision for a global Britain'

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UK government claims of easy trade deals have failed to bear fruit with the current list of post-Brexit free trade agreements (FTAs) derided as “pitiful” amid expectations of a dire first quarter 2021.

In the past week, the UK has announced agreements with Canada, Singapore and Vietnam, although these largely replicate deals reached between the three countries and the EU.

International trade secretary Liz Truss (pictured above) said the agreements “play to UK strengths” and “extend its influence far beyond our shores”.

She ...