Brussels — The European Union stepped up its attack on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s attempt to unpick the Brexit divorce deal, warning that the bloc would not cave in to pressure as negotiations over a trade accord reach a critical final few weeks.

During their first discussion since Johnson announced plans to break international law by rewriting the agreement signed in 2019, EU governments resolved to stand firm. The standoff has ratcheted up tension ahead of the final scheduled round of negotiations between Britain and the EU next week...

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