WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump’s outgoing administration has congratulated Britain and the European Union on their post-Brexit trade deal, saying Washington is ready to build “stronger transatlantic ties”.
“Congrats to the UK and the EU for concluding a historic Brexit deal,” said a tweet from national security officials at the White House.
“The US stands ready to work with all to build even stronger transatlantic relations in the years ahead.”
Britain and the EU secured the deal on Thursday after months of negotiations.
British Brexit supporters have long promised a new and favourable trade deal with the US to compensate their exit from the EU.
And Trump, who supported Brexit and has good ties with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, seemed like their natural ally.
However, the Britons will have to deal with Democrat Joe Biden, who becomes US president on January 20 and is set on strengthening multilateral cooperation, especially with the EU. – AFP, December 26, 2020
