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Trump set to strike a trade deal with the EU ahead of the UK as his relationship with Boris Johnson sours

The Trump administration is set to prioritise trade talks with the EU over trade talks with the UK, despite previous assurances that Boris Johnson's government would be at "the front of the line" for a trade deal.

The decision prompted a furious call from Trump at the end of which he "slammed down" the phone on Johnson.Donald Trump looks set to prioritise trade talks with the EU over the UK, as his relationship with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson sours. However, both sides have signaled they are willing to reset relations since Ursula van der Leyen was installed as European Commissioner late last year.Meanwhile, diplomatic relations between Donald Trump and his "friend" Boris Johnson have cooled significantly in recent weeks.

Just two weeks ago, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo had said the UK would be at the "front of the line" for a trade deal despite the Huawei decision.

 

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Maybe because a market of 500 million is more attractive than one of 60. But who could have guessed that in advance eh?

BIUK_Politics 😥

2 peas in a pod which deserve each other

Trump simply telling Bojo😂😂😂

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