Burnham to discuss ‘problem’ Chinese imports in final days of Brexit reset talks

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will raise the issue of “problem” Chinese imports in the final days of negotiations over a post-Brexit reset deal with Brussels, warning of “long nights ahead” as talks conclude. The intervention signals that trade remedies targeting cheap Chinese goods are among the last sticking points in the package, which is intended to smooth UK-EU commercial relations after Brexit. Burnham’s remarks suggest the government is weighing protections for domestic producers against the risk of straining ties with Beijing. Details of the deal’s scope and timing have yet to be confirmed. Watch for the final text and whether it includes specific measures on Chinese imports, along with Brussels’ response.