Brexit breakthrough: Liz Truss dismisses Remainer fears and unveils UK-US trade deal plan
BREXITEER Liz Truss revealed her strategy for brokering a good trade deal with the US as the Trade Secretary dismissed Remainer fears for Britain's future.
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Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss confidently highlighted how the UK would be successful in a trade deal with the US. While speaking to Robert Peston on his show, Peston tonight, Ms Truss explained the UK Government was working with both the Republican and Democrat parties ahead of November's presidential election. She argued the future relationship post-Brexit was more important for the people than simply who was in the White House.
Ms Truss insisted both Republicans and Democrats want a trade deal with the UK.
She said: "We are working with both parties in the United States, both the Democrats and the Republicans are in strong support of a trade deal with the UK.
"We already have a massively positive economic relationship.
Ms Truss reiterated that she would work with whoever wins the US election for the benefit of UK citizens.
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She said: "We have a million Britons working for American companies and we have got a million Americans working for British companies.
"We are committed to the Good Friday Agreement and I will work with whoever is in the White House.
"This is about more than who is the president, it is about our close ally and friend with whom we have a huge amount in common."
The Trade Secretary also addressed fears about a fall in food standards with a US trade deal.
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Ms Truss said: "We are absolutely committed to the Good Friday Agreement.
"Before I talk about the US presidential election I also think it is important to point out that we are absolutely committed to our food standards.
"There has been a lot of chat for various issues.
"Some campaigners seem to be campaigning against things that are already illegal in Britain, like chlorinated chicken and hormone-injected beef.
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"I want to be very clear that we will not lower our standards.
"I do find it kind of bizarre that there are campaigns running against things that are already illegal in this country."
On Tuesday, Donald Trump and Joe Biden had their first national debate to help sway the minds of voters, however many analysists have criticised the night and argued in future debates more detail will be needed from both candidates.