France had previously announced restrictions on cross-Channel trade starting at 2300 GMT on Monday, potentially escalating tensions over fishing rights into a larger trade dispute between France and the UK. However, President Macron stated that the French plan is currently on hold as discussions have resumed following a meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Macron mentioned that talks will continue based on a proposal he made to Johnson and that the British are expected to come back with other proposals tomorrow. "All tasks will be addressed. We will assess our progress tomorrow at the end of the day to determine if there have been any significant changes," he stated. "I hope that we can come to a resolution on all of these matters." European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune mentioned on Twitter that the trade sanctions would not be enforced until a meeting with British Brexit minister David Frost in Paris on Thursday. The decision was well-received by Britain. A spokesperson for the UK government stated that they appreciate France's recognition that thorough discussions are necessary to address the various challenges in the UK/EU relationship. The spokesperson also mentioned that Frost has agreed to Beaune's invitation. Earlier in the day, Britain gave France a 48-hour ultimatum to retract the threat of sanctions or be faced with legal consequences under the Brexit trade agreement. The possible measures from France, such as increased border checks and banning British vessels from certain ports, could disrupt trade across the Channel. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss criticized the unreasonable threats from France, including those against the Channel Islands and the fishing industry, and warned of using the trade agreement mechanisms to respond. Disputes between Britain and France over access to fishing areas around the Channel have been ongoing for many years. The fishing issue was a major point of contention during the negotiations for Britain's exit from the European Union, not because of its economic significance, which is minimal, but because of its political importance. Reclaiming control over British fishing grounds was a key argument for Brexit made by Johnson to British voters. 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 recent conflict began in September when Paris accused London of not granting enough post-Brexit licenses to French fishing boats in the 6-12 nautical mile zone near UK shores. Britain argues that it is only issuing licenses to vessels that can prove they have previously fished in its waters, a demand from British fishermen who are concerned about French boats impacting their profits. French officials took control of a British scallop dredger, the Cornelis Gert Jan, in French waters close to Le Havre last Wednesday, causing frustration in London. As the French deadline approached on Monday afternoon, fishing crews from both countries were avoiding each other's waters in anticipation of escalating tensions. This information was gathered from marine traffic tracking data and a representative from the French fishing industry.