Trump Trade Official Criticizes UK's EU Alignment as Obstacle to US Deal
Source Summary
Jamieson Greer, a senior Trump trade official, stated that Britain is failing to capitalize on Brexit and that the UK's continued alignment with European Union standards represents a problem for negotiating a US trade deal. Greer's comments suggest the Trump administration views closer UK-EU regulatory alignment as an impediment to bilateral trade negotiations.
Why it matters
The statement indicates potential friction in UK-US trade negotiations and suggests the Trump administration may demand regulatory divergence from the EU as a condition for a bilateral trade agreement.
