US Trade Official Warns UK-EU Alignment Hinders Trade Deal

A top trade official in the administration of Donald Trump stated that the United Kingdom's continued alignment with the European Union is creating a significant obstacle for trade negotiations between the United States and the UK.

The official indicated that the UK is prioritizing its relationship with the EU over the pursuit of a potential trade deal with America. This tension suggests a conflict between the UK's desire for a bilateral agreement with the US and its ongoing regulatory or political ties to the European bloc.