U.S. Would Enthusiastically Support a UK Choice for No-deal Brexit

Bolton stands for the trade agreement deal with London after Brexit. Washington will be ready to work fast on a U.S.-UK free trade agreement. The United States would enthusiastically support a no-deal Brexit if that is what the British government decided to do, U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said on Monday during a visit to London aimed at reassuring Britain over UK-U.S. ties. “If that’s the decision of the British government we will support it enthusiastically, and that’s what I’m trying to convey. We’re with you, we’re with you,” Bolton told reporters after his first day of meetings. The UK will be “first in line” for a trade deal with the U.S. after Brexit – which could pursue a “sector-by-sector” deal with Britain, US national security adviser John Bolton said. Speaking following a meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson on a visit to London, Mr. Bolton said the U.S. could focus on certain sectors like manufacturing and car-making where the two countries may agree, and work out more complicated areas later. First U.S. official visits London after Johnson's appointment Bolton was the first high-ranking American official to visit the United Kingdom after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's appointment. In particular Bolton and Johnson discussed trade relations between the countries, a comprehensive free trade agreement with the UK and predicted a healing of rifts between London and Washington on security issues, including including Iran, Hong Kong and 5G, reads the press release of the Prime Minister’s Office. Initially, Great Britain planned to withdraw from the European Union on March 29, but by this time had not decided on the Brexit plan. In April, 27 EU member states at an extraordinary summit in Brussels agreed to grant London a deferment until October 31. Johnson intends to terminate UK membership in the EU by the deadline. US President Donald Trump promised London an extensive trade agreement after Brexit and urged Britain to leave the EU “without a deal.” DW