Trump aide says USA will do trade deal with Britain before the EU – despite Obama’s ‘back of the queue’ snub
AMERICA will offer Britain a free trade deal before the European Union if Donald Trump becomes President, says his trade adviser.
Dan DiMicco, who has been working for the Republican presidential nominee for the last few months, said Britain was a “friend” of the USA and would take priority over European neighbours.
He said: “First off, [the British] are our friends, they have always supported us, and we've worked together, and they are leaving the EU in our estimation for the right reasons.
“They have lost control of their economy, the job creation engine, so why shouldn't we be working with like-minded people before we do a deal with anybody else?”
His comments provide a stark contrast to President Obama’s who said in April that Britain would find itself at the “back of the queue” if it voted to leave the EU last June.
Speaking at a press conference, he said: “Let me be clear, this is an issue that British voters have to decide for themselves but, as part of our special relationship, part of being friends, is to be honest and let you know what I think.
“Speaking honestly, the outcome of that decision is a matter of deep interest to the United States because it affects our prospects as well.
“The United Kingdom is at its best when it is helping to lead a strong Europe. It leverages UK power to be part of the European Union.
“The EU has helped to spread British values and practices across the continent. The single market brings extraordinary economic benefits to the United Kingdom.”
Mr Trump find his campaign in turmoil today after the Washington Post revealed that he had made obscene comments about groping women during a soap opera cameo in 2005.
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