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Originally Posted by pip08456
No trade deals can be signed before Brexit day. Agreements can be in place and ready for signing though.
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We can negotiate and sign agreements but they can't be implemented until either we have ended the transition period or leave with no deal. See paragraph 120 here -
https://assets.publishing.service.go...1_.pdf#page=27
However, it looks like nothing has been signed yet but we are close with Switzerland, Israel and South Africa -
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-46949431
I would imagine a lot is on hold at present as a lot relies on the relationship we will have with the EU down the line