France had previously announced that it would restrict cross-Channel trade starting from 2300 GMT on Monday, potentially escalating tensions over fishing rights into a broader trade dispute between France and the UK. However, French President Macron stated that the plan is currently on hold as discussions have resumed following his meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the UN climate conference in Glasgow. Macron mentioned that talks need to continue and that he expects the UK to come back with other proposals tomorrow. "All the tasks will be addressed. We will assess our progress tomorrow at the end of the day to determine if there have been any real changes," he stated. "I hope that we can find solutions to all of these problems." According to European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune, the legal threats of trade sanctions will not be enforced until after a meeting with British Brexit minister David Frost in Paris on Thursday. Britain expressed appreciation for this decision. A spokesperson for the UK government stated that they appreciate France's recognition of the need for detailed discussions to address the various challenges in the UK/EU relationship. The spokesperson also mentioned that Frost has agreed to Beaune's invitation. On Monday, Britain issued a 48-hour ultimatum to France to retract the threat of sanctions or face legal consequences under the Brexit trade deal. The potential measures threatened by France, such as increased border checks and banning British vessels from certain ports, could disrupt cross-Channel trade. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss criticized France for making unreasonable threats to the Channel Islands and the fishing industry, urging them to withdraw the threats or face action under the trade agreement with the EU. Disputes over access to fishing grounds in the Channel have been ongoing between Britain and France for many years. The fishing issue was a major concern during the negotiations for Britain's exit from the European Union. It was not because of its economic importance, which is minimal, but rather due to its political significance. Prime Minister Johnson made regaining control over Britain's fishing grounds a key argument for Brexit. French President Macron, on the other hand, is facing re-election next year and needs to show support for his nation's trawler crews, who are a vocal political group. The latest disagreement arose in September when Paris accused London of not granting enough post-Brexit licences to French boats to fish in the 6-12 nautical mile zone near UK shores. Britain insists it is only issuing licences to boats that can prove they have previously fished in its waters, a demand from British fishermen who fear French boats could harm their profits. French authorities confiscated a British scallop dredger, the Cornelis Gert Jan, in French waters near Le Havre last Wednesday, causing frustration in London. As tensions were expected to increase after the French deadline passed on Monday afternoon, fishing crews from both countries were avoiding each other's waters, as reported by marine traffic tracking data and a representative from the French fishing industry.