It takes on average 45 months for the U.S. to negotiate bilateral trade agreements. Negotiations can’t start in earnest with the U.K. until Britain has settled its post-Brexit relationship with the EU. https://on.wsj.com/2IwfDyn
China takes a fresh step towards opening up its financial markets and providing the U.K. with a vote of confidence ahead of Brexit https://on.wsj.com/2HtebsT