… meant, for him, a deal without the Irish backstop. On Aug. 19, he wrote to European Council President Donald Tusk, with … [i.e., before Dec. 31, 2020 or, if extended, Dec. 31, 2021 or Dec. 31, 2022] as part of the future relationship.” … trade on the island. Tusk reiterated that message the next day but, importantly, also indicated, for the first time, …