US President Trump keen on trade deal with post-Brexit Britain

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But he also hinted that any such deal would have to include opening up Britain's National Health Service - a proposition certain to stir controversy.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

United States President Donald Trump emerged from a meeting yesterday with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May talking up a"phenomenal trade deal" between the two countries once the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.

"Mr President, you and I agreed the first time we met that we should aim for an ambitious free-trade agreement when the UK leaves the EU," she said. When asked if the entire economy needed to be on the table in future trade talks, including the health service, Mr Trump said:"When you are dealing with trade, everything is on the table. So, NHS or anything else, a lot more than that."U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, on future trade talks that could include Britain's National Health Service.

The state visit - promised by Mrs May two years ago and meant as a celebration of the special relationship between the two countries - had turned into a highly unconventional one, given that it comes at a chaotic time for Britain.Mr Trump said that he backs Brexit and believes the UK will leave the EU.

"So, I know Boris. I like him. I have liked him for a long time. I think he would do a very good job." He said:"We did discuss it, I see absolutely no limitations, we have never had limitations, this is a truly great ally and partner, and we will have no problem with that."

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