U.K. Talks Up Brexit Progress as May Heads to Brussels

The transcript discusses the ongoing Brexit negotiations, focusing on the challenges posed by the Irish border backstop and the EU's firm stance on not reopening the withdrawal agreement. It highlights the potential outcomes if a deal is not reached by February 27th, including the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, which is seen as disastrous for UK industry. The transcript also covers the difficulties in finalizing trade deals with Asian countries before the March 29th deadline, emphasizing the urgency and complexity of the situation.

What are the trade deals mentioned that the UK is trying to salvage?

What is the significance of March 30th in relation to the Brexit deadline?