Canada’s trade minister promises Brits cut-price lobster and maple syrup if free trade deal follows Brexit

BREXIT BRITAIN was promised cheaper lobsters – and cut-price maple syrup – by Canada’s trade minister yesterday.

Francois Philippe Champagne said he hoped the UK copied the free trade deal agreed between his country and the EU when it strikes out alone.

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And he revealed he had met Trade Secretary Liam Fox three times to discuss future relationships.

He said a deal would mean “more and better choice for consumers”.

He said: “A company in Wales is importing maple syrup from Canada and paying an 8 per cent import duty."

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"That duty would go down to 0 per cent if there is a free trade deal.

“If you’re in the UK and love Canadian lobster, you have an import duty of up to 25percent today.

"On day one that would go down to zero.”

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He added: “While Britain is in the EU there will be a free trade agreement.

“We want continuity; this is in all countries’ best interests.

“We want to ensure there is continuity. The discussions are ongoing and we want something that will be win-win.”