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Originally Posted by 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.
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There are several bolt-on deals to WTO terms that the UK currently enjoys with the USA courtesy of its former EU membership and latterly the Withdrawal Agreement. We will lose these next year as matters currently stand.
The main trade barriers with the US tend to be non-tariff eg not being allowed to own majority stakes in US airlines, port facilities etc.
BoJo needs a deal with the EU and I'll sure he'll get one of sorts.