US trade deal remains a key priority for UK government
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Significance
However, the departure of former US President Donald Trump -- who was an enthusiastic supporter of Brexit and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson -- has made this harder to achieve.
Impacts
- Johnson will consider holding a snap election in 2023 to capitalise on the successful vaccination campaign and economic reopening.
- The failure to conclude a US-UK FTA would increase the prospects of an EU-UK veterinary agreement.
- Without a UK-EU veterinary agreement, the chances of persistent disruption on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland will grow.
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