The UK halts the free-trade agreement with Canada on agriculture. Negotiations between the UK and Canada come to a standstill. The Canadian Minister of Trade, Mary NG, stated, "We are disappointed that negotiations with the UK are on hold." Conflict regarding Canada: Canada imports cheese, while the UK imports beef. The UK and Canada's free trade talks came to an end. Reports state that Canadian beef farmers were driven out of the UK. Watch to find out more!
Drug companies fight over a COVID-19 vaccine patent in London.
Pharmaceutical companies promised not to compete in the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine during the epidemic. After four years, Moderna claims Pfizer/BioNTech utilized its patented technology and is suing the company for royalties. Pfizer/BioNTech has challenged a Moderna patent in the London High Court. It will take years to resolve this matter, which is pending in five different countries.
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