U.K., EU strike trade deal to likely relief of Japan carmakers

The United Kingdom and the European Union reached a landmark free trade agreement Thursday after nine months of intense negotiations, in a move that is likely to provide a relief for Japanese automakers.Japan's car manufacturers had threatened to quit the country in the event of a no-deal and the imposition of tariffs of 10 percent on exports to the European Union.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised the deal, saying it offered certainty for businesses, including the car industry, while allowing the country to "take back control of our laws and destiny."Addressing the European Union…READ FULL ARTICLE