London — UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to decide on Friday whether to abandon negotiations with the EU on a future trade deal as the mood surrounding the talks worsens.

Last month, the British leader set a deadline of October 15 for an agreement to be struck — or clearly within sight — saying there would be no point continuing talks beyond this week without adequate progress...

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