Boris Johnson has found himself facing a delicate balancing act as leading Brexit-supporters demand that his government prioritise trade relations with Asian “democracies” as opposed to China and the European Union. The Foundation for Independence, a think-tank that advocated for the UK withdrawal from the EU, argues in a report seen by iNews on Sunday that the Prime Minister should not focus on trade negotiations with a “stagnant” EU. It also warns against forming closer ties with a “malignant” China and increasing domestic drug manufacturing capacity. The foundation – which was set up by John Longworth and John Mills – businessmen and leaders in the Vote Leave campaign - is urging the government to focus on establishing trade arrangements with other Asian economies. Mills calls for the creation of a “special relationship” with India with a series of new measures such as encouraging Indian students to attend British Universities. In the outline for a “free and open Indo-Pacific strategy”, they support pursuing trade agreements where existing ties are currently “underdeveloped” with Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. He also stresses strengthening trading ties with Commonwealth nations such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. “Brexit presents the UK with a wealth of… Read full this story
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