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According to the Associated Press, at last week’s visit to London, Vice President Pence indicated to Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson that President Trump would be eager to reach a new trade deal with the UK once the UK leaves the European Union with the AP quoting Vice President Pence: “The minute the U.K. is out, America is in”.
While the US may be eager to join a trade deal, the AP cited British officials who are hesitant to entering into any deals that may favor the US. For example, the EU agriculture policy benefits British farmers, and any trade deal will include US demands for more access for agricultural products.
Another trade issue that will arise post-Brexit is between the UK and Ireland. With the
UK and Ireland belonging to the EU, free trade of people and goods has moved across the border with no problem. However, post-Brexit, this may complicate a new trade deal with the UK. In 2018, the UK was America’s 4th biggest export market with a US trade surplus of $18.6 billion.