[Sephiroth]

We already trade with the US on WTO terms. I can't see the big deal here for us plus, as others have said, getting one is not likely to be quicke unless we cave.

Remember also that Boris has a cabinet, MPs and a party to convince, never mind the country.

I've no idea whether or not Boris is being wisely advised, but the country will be very angry if the EU talks fail because of Boris wants to know the US election result first. I'd forecast that his position would become rapidly untenable.

I believe we are at the point now where only demonstrable EU intransigence can lead to an "acceptable" failure of talks.