France had previously announced plans to restrict cross-Channel trade starting at 2300 GMT on Monday, potentially escalating a dispute over fish into a larger trade conflict between two major European economies. However, French President Macron stated that the plan was temporarily suspended as negotiations continued following his meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the UN climate conference in Glasgow. Macron indicated that talks were ongoing based on a proposal he had presented to Johnson, with the expectation that the British would respond with additional proposals the following day. "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 significant changes," he stated. "I hope we can find solutions to all these problems." European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune reassured on Twitter that trade sanctions would not be imposed until after a meeting with British Brexit minister David Frost in Paris on Thursday. The decision was well received by Britain. A UK government spokesperson stated that they appreciate France's recognition of the need for thorough discussions 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 issued a 48-hour ultimatum to France to retract their threats of sanctions or face legal repercussions under the Brexit trade agreement. 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 towards the Channel Islands and the British fishing industry, and warned that action would be taken if the threats are not withdrawn. The dispute between Britain and France over access to fishing grounds along their Channel coasts has been ongoing for decades. The fishing issue was a major point of contention in the negotiations leading to Britain's departure from the European Union, not due to its economic significance, which is minimal, but rather its political importance. Reclaiming control over fishing grounds was a key argument in Johnson's case for Brexit. Macron is also facing re-election and needs to support his nation's trawler crews, an influential political group. The recent dispute arose when Paris accused London of not granting enough post-Brexit licenses to French boats to fish in the 6-12 nautical mile zone off UK shores. Britain maintains it is only issuing licenses to boats with a history of fishing in its waters, a demand from British fishermen concerned about French competition. The Cornelis Gert Jan, a British scallop dredger, was seized by French authorities last Wednesday in French waters near Le Havre, causing anger in London. As tensions were expected to increase once the French deadline passed on Monday, fishing crews from both countries were avoiding each other's waters, according to marine traffic tracking data and a representative from the French fishing industry.