Biden Abandons Proposed Trade Agreement with UK

Senate Democrats' Opposition and Concerns Over American Worker Protection Lead to Cancellation of 'Foundational' Trade Deal

President Joe Biden has decided not to move forward with a 'foundational' trade agreement with the UK, which could have paved the way for a full post-Brexit trade deal.
Senate Democrats opposed the deal, arguing that it would not provide sufficient protection for American workers.
The UK's hopes for a free trade agreement with the US, which date from before the Brexit referendum, have now fallen to 'zero' under the Biden administration.
The proposed deal was expected to include negotiations over 11 areas of trade and regulation, and was seen as a 'roadmap' to a full free trade agreement.
Major sticking points included the UK's refusal to accept chlorine-washed chicken, a major demand of US officials, and Biden's concern about the impact of any deal on his 'Bidenomics' policy, which aims to protect American industry from imported goods.