BRITAIN’S economy will enjoy a £3.4billion boom under the Government’s plans to strike a free trade deal with America.
Boris Johnson said shoppers will pay ultra-low prices on US goods.
Britain’s economy will enjoy a £3.4billion boom under the Government’s plans to strike a free trade deal with America and Donald Trump
PM Boris Johnson said with a free trade deal shoppers will pay ultra-low prices on US goods whilst still protecting the NHS and maintaining high food standards
And he moved to stamp out Labour scare stories by promising to protect the NHS and maintain high food standards.
The PM said: “We have the best negotiators in the business and of course we’re going to drive a hard bargain to boost British industry.
“Trading Scottish smoked salmon for Stetson hats, we will deliver lower prices and more choice for our shoppers.
“Most importantly, this transatlantic trade deal will reflect the unique closeness of our two great nations.”
No 10 is publishing its five negotiating aims to get an agreement with Donald Trump as the next round of Brexit talks start in Brussels.
The aims are to get a free trade deal, boost Britain’s economy, protect the NHS, ensure high standards for consumers and workers, and make sure the deal will survive technological changes.
British makers of ceramics, cars, food and drink products are all set to be the biggest winners in a trade deal.
Government research suggests a deal with America will boost transatlantic trade by some £15.3billion, and add £3.4billion to the UK economy.
Britain’s chief trade negotiator David Frost will meet the EU’s Michel Barnier for the Brexit trade talks.
France’s Europe Minister Amelie De Montchalin told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show it could turn “nasty”.
She called for both sides to show “rationality”.
Britain’s chief trade negotiator David Frost
Michel Barnier will lead negotiations for the EU on the Brexit trade talks
