No trade deal with Donald Trump would be ‘win-win’ - Yorkshire Post Letters

From: Roger Backhouse, Upper Poppleton, York.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson with incumbent US President Donald Trump. Photo: tefan Rousseau/PA WirePrime Minister Boris Johnson with incumbent US President Donald Trump. Photo: tefan Rousseau/PA Wire
Prime Minister Boris Johnson with incumbent US President Donald Trump. Photo: tefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Regarding Dick Lindley’s letter on Donald Trump and the “special relationship” (The Yorkshire Post, November 17), whether Joe Biden will be good for a UK-US trade deal I don’t know but those who expected a favourable deal with Donald Trump would be disappointed.

In business Trump always went for a winner takes all approach, no “win-win” deals with him.

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If the other party was satisfied then he’d paid too much! In trade negotiations he’s tried the same tactic. His chief negotiator, Robert Lighthizer, is both highly knowledgeable and very determined to ensure a good result for the USA. I’d have expected them to press for better access for US farm exports, whatever damage that does to British farmers, plus chances for US companies to get their hands on parts of the NHS.

The phrase “special relationship” is one British Prime Ministers like to use to show their importance. In reality it means little on Capitol Hill. Don’t expect any favours from the USA; as the world’s largest trading nation it can throw its weight around to get good deals. Not so the UK.

During the Referendum campaign I recall some who are now Ministers telling us how easy it would be to obtain trade deals. The reality is very different. Were they naive or did they try to mislead us?

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