UK will be first for trade deal - Donald Trump adviser

[Blackleaf]

Britain will be offered a free trade deal before the rest of the European Union if the Republicans win the US presidential election, Donald Trump's trade adviser has said.

Dan DiMicco said Britain was "a friend" of America and was leaving the EU for the right reasons.

Both presidential candidates say they are against present plans for a free trade deal between the US and Europe.

UK will be first for trade deal - Donald Trump adviser

Kamal Ahmed Economics editor
BBC News
8 October 2016

Britain will be offered a free trade deal before the rest of the European Union if the Republicans win the US presidential election, Donald Trump's trade adviser has said.

Dan DiMicco said Britain was "a friend" of America and was leaving the EU for the right reasons.

Both presidential candidates say they are against present plans for a free trade deal between the US and Europe.

Mr DiMicco called for an overhaul of the global free trade system.

"These are not idle threats," he told the BBC.

"Things have gotten so bad that we will leave Nafta [the North American Free Trade Agreement], WTO [the World Trade Organisation] and the Korean Free Trade Agreement if we can't get a fair deal."

Not walking away

He added: "The system was gamed for whatever reasons to begin with. The gaming's got to be removed, and it's got to be balanced for the American worker, American business, the American economy and trade deals are going to be walked away from if they can't be renegotiated to the point where they are net-positive for our GDP and they are positive for our good-paying job growth.

"And it is something Donald Trump is not going to walk away from. He is committed to it."

Mr DiMicco said with the present Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) proposals "on hold", Britain would be at the front of the queue for any future trade deal once the UK has left the EU.

His comments contrast with those of outgoing President Barack Obama, who - speaking before the UK's EU referendum in June - said Britain would go to the "back of the queue" for trade deals with the US if it left the EU.

When asked if the US would do a deal with Britain ahead of the EU, Mr DiMicco told me: "Absolutely.

"First off they are our friends, they have always supported us, and we've worked together, and they are leaving the EU in our estimation for the right reasons.

"They have lost control of their economy, the job creation engine, so why shouldn't we be working with like-minded people before we do a deal with anybody else?"

UK will be first for trade deal - Donald Trump adviser - BBC News

 

[tay]

But you won't like it if he did win and set up a trade deal with England because he will make sure Murica is the winner of any deals and England will lose again......

 

[Blackleaf]

But you won't like it if he did win and set up a trade deal with England because he will make sure Murica is the winner of any deals and England will lose again......

England - or, to be more precise, Britain - will lose what again?

 

[tay]

England - or, to be more precise, Britain - will lose what again?

The reference was to losing America in their fight for independence.

And before Britain get's too excited about trade with Trumps America they should pay attention to what he has been saying about Free Trades. He wants to start over with them to make sure Murica comes out the winner.......


"Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to declare our economic independence once again," he said. "That means voting for Donald Trump. I'll do it, no doubt about — not even a little doubt. It also means reversing two of the worst legacies of the Clinton years."

Trump: I'll Kill NAFTA Dead | LifeZette

 

[Blackleaf]

The reference was to losing America in their fight for independence.

After winning most of the battles, Britain eventually decided to give the American colonies their independence as she just didn't see them as that important. Britain had more important things to worry about.

And before Britain get's too excited about trade with Trumps America they should pay attention to what he has been saying about Free Trades. He wants to start over with them to make sure Murica comes out the winner.......

"Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to declare our economic independence once again," he said. "That means voting for Donald Trump. I'll do it, no doubt about — not even a little doubt. It also means reversing two of the worst legacies of the Clinton years."

Trump: I'll Kill NAFTA Dead | LifeZette

Trump wants to put his country first. Western liberals might not like that in a Western leader nowadays but most people do.

Britain already trades with America and, therefore, likely doesn't need a trade agreement. Theresa May, like Trump, will only do what's best for her country and will not pursue any trade deals with any country that are more advantageous for that other country.

 

[Dixie Cup]

I don't see him walking away from NAFTA - they got the better deal and, some times if its not in their best interests, they don't adhere to it anyway and we end up taking them to court! It should be give some take some but not for the goodl ol' US of A!!


JMHO

 

[lone wolf]

Meh.... Trump will fit in well. You can't tell him anything either....

 

[Danbones]

I would have thought he might be dutch
wooden shoes, wooden teeth, wooden listen...

seriously though:
in deal making there is such a thing as a win win


..and when it comes to negotiating
better a businessman then a goat...er mob boss

 

[Kreskin]

Trump wouldn't do a bloody thing. As President he would simply fight one idiotic controversy after another.

 

[tay]

After winning most of the battles, Britain eventually decided to give the American colonies their independence as she just didn't see them as that important. Britain had more important things to worry about.



Trump wants to put his country first. Western liberals might not like that in a Western leader nowadays but most people do.

Britain already trades with America and, therefore, likely doesn't need a trade agreement. Theresa May, like Trump, will only do what's best for her country and will not pursue any trade deals with any country that are more advantageous for that other country.

Well since neither leader wants to be the loser in a trade deal this whole post is moot.

Someone has to be the loser or what's the point of changing the status of the trading arrangement.....?

 

[Blackleaf]

Well since neither leader wants to be the loser in a trade deal this whole post is moot.

Someone has to be the loser or what's the point of changing the status of the trading arrangement.....?

Why does someone have to be a loser when it comes to a trade deal?

 

[lone wolf]

That's been asked for centuries. Someone gets the castles and wealth. Someone gets the callouses and hungry belly

 

[Machjo]

Britain will be offered a free trade deal before the rest of the European Union if the Republicans win the US presidential election, Donald Trump's trade adviser has said.

Dan DiMicco said Britain was "a friend" of America and was leaving the EU for the right reasons.

Both presidential candidates say they are against present plans for a free trade deal between the US and Europe.

UK will be first for trade deal - Donald Trump adviser

Kamal Ahmed Economics editor
BBC News
8 October 2016

Britain will be offered a free trade deal before the rest of the European Union if the Republicans win the US presidential election, Donald Trump's trade adviser has said.

Dan DiMicco said Britain was "a friend" of America and was leaving the EU for the right reasons.

Both presidential candidates say they are against present plans for a free trade deal between the US and Europe.

Mr DiMicco called for an overhaul of the global free trade system.

"These are not idle threats," he told the BBC.

"Things have gotten so bad that we will leave Nafta [the North American Free Trade Agreement], WTO [the World Trade Organisation] and the Korean Free Trade Agreement if we can't get a fair deal."

Not walking away

He added: "The system was gamed for whatever reasons to begin with. The gaming's got to be removed, and it's got to be balanced for the American worker, American business, the American economy and trade deals are going to be walked away from if they can't be renegotiated to the point where they are net-positive for our GDP and they are positive for our good-paying job growth.

"And it is something Donald Trump is not going to walk away from. He is committed to it."

Mr DiMicco said with the present Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) proposals "on hold", Britain would be at the front of the queue for any future trade deal once the UK has left the EU.

His comments contrast with those of outgoing President Barack Obama, who - speaking before the UK's EU referendum in June - said Britain would go to the "back of the queue" for trade deals with the US if it left the EU.

When asked if the US would do a deal with Britain ahead of the EU, Mr DiMicco told me: "Absolutely.

"First off they are our friends, they have always supported us, and we've worked together, and they are leaving the EU in our estimation for the right reasons.

"They have lost control of their economy, the job creation engine, so why shouldn't we be working with like-minded people before we do a deal with anybody else?"

UK will be first for trade deal - Donald Trump adviser - BBC News

Trump is a protectionist. Good luck!

Why does someone have to be a loser when it comes to a trade deal?

There is such a thing as a win-win deal. However, Trump won't settle for that. He wants the US to get the better end. As a result, he will cause a trade war. Ironically, Canada, Mexico and the UK are more likely to join forces in a trade war against the US, with Canada and Mexico hurting the most and the UK lamenting its lack of open access to EU markets. Meanwhile, the US economy will suffer too. Give it four years and everyone will be begging for free trade again if we're not yet militarily at war.

 

[Blackleaf]

Trump is a protectionist. Good luck!



There is such a thing as a win-win deal. However, Trump won't settle for that. He wants the US to get the better end. As a result, he will cause a trade war. Ironically, Canada, Mexico and the UK are more likely to join forces in a trade war against the US, with Canada and Mexico hurting the most and the UK lamenting its lack of open access to EU markets. Meanwhile, the US economy will suffer too. Give it four years and everyone will be begging for free trade again if we're not yet militarily at war.

You're contradicting what Trump's team are saying:

BRITAIN will be a higher priority than the European Union (EU) for a free trade deal with the United States if Donald Trump is elected president next month, the nominee's trade adviser has confirmed.

The comments are in stark contrast to outgoing President Obama ahead of the referendum, who said Britain would go to the "back of the queue" for a trade del with the US if it voted to leave the EU.

Last year Britain imported more than £32billion of US goods, while the UK exported £38bn of goods to America, according to HM Revenue and Customs data,

The figues mean it's as much in America's interest, as Britain's, to negotiate a free trade agreement.

Mr DiMicco also called for an overhaul of the global free trade system.

He said: "Things have gotten so bad that we will leave Nafta [the North American Free Trade Agreement], WTO [the World Trade Organization] and the Korean Free Trade Agreement if we can't get a fair deal."

Britain will be AHEAD of EU for trade deals, vows Trump's team | City & Business | Finance | Daily Express

The Brexiters have been proven right again and the Remoaners wrong.

 

[Machjo]

You're contradicting what Trump's team are saying:

BRITAIN will be a higher priority than the European Union (EU) for a free trade deal with the United States if Donald Trump is elected president next month, the nominee's trade adviser has confirmed.

The comments are in stark contrast to outgoing President Obama ahead of the referendum, who said Britain would go to the "back of the queue" for a trade del with the US if it voted to leave the EU.

Last year Britain imported more than £32billion of US goods, while the UK exported £38bn of goods to America, according to HM Revenue and Customs data,

The figues mean it's as much in America's interest, as Britain's, to negotiate a free trade agreement.

Mr DiMicco also called for an overhaul of the global free trade system.

He said: "Things have gotten so bad that we will leave Nafta [the North American Free Trade Agreement], WTO [the World Trade Organization] and the Korean Free Trade Agreement if we can't get a fair deal."

Britain will be AHEAD of EU for trade deals, vows Trump's team | City & Business | Finance | Daily Express

The Brexiters have been proven right again and the Remoaners wrong.

But the UK will be a lower priority than NAFTA since Canada is one of the US' most important trading partners. If Trump wants to water down NAFTA, then imagine what he'll offer a little ilsand across the ocean.

 

[Blackleaf]

But the UK will be a lower priority than NAFTA since Canada is one of the US' most important trading partners. If Trump wants to water down NAFTA, then imagine what he'll offer a little ilsand across the ocean.

That "little" (actually big) island across the sea is the world's fifth largest economy and the US's seventh-biggest trading partner - the second-most important for the US in Europe after Germany.

It's also interesting to point out that America imports more from Britain than Britain imports from America.

 

[Machjo]

That "little" (actually big) island across the sea is the world's fifth largest economy and the US's seventh-biggest trading partner - the second-most important for the US in Europe after Germany.

It's also interesting to point out that America imports more from Britain than Britain imports from America.

Trans-Atlantic transportation isn't cheap. In spite of that, it would be in the US best interest to promote free trade not only with its neighbours but with the UK and the rest of the world too. However, Trump and I don't se eye to eye on that point; so with that in mind, trans-Atlantic transportation costs definitely make the UK look less important in Trump's eyes.

Now as for your second point. One reson yuo wanted out of the EU was because the UK imported more from the EU than it exported to the EU. Now I as a free-trader woudl say, so what. It all balances out in the end sooner or later. But a protectionist like Trump won't see it that way. He'll say why should the US trade with the UK when those Brits are taking our jobs? I'd disagree with his logic, but thinking like Trump, in simplistic terms, I can see how he'll view the UU' trade deficit with the UK in the same light as the UK sees its trade deficit with the EU.

 

[Serryah]

Anyone - or any country - that would even consider what Trump says as a good thing or even the truth has got a lot of issues mentally in their leadership.

 

[pgs]

Anyone - or any country - that would even consider what Trump says as a good thing or even the truth has got a lot of issues mentally in their leadership.

Any one or any country that would seriously consider what Hillary says is the truth has a lot of issues .
Fixed it for you .

 

[Kreskin]

That "little" (actually big) island across the sea is the world's fifth largest economy and the US's seventh-biggest trading partner - the second-most important for the US in Europe after Germany.

It's also interesting to point out that America imports more from Britain than Britain imports from America.

With the British Peso you will certainly export more. No need for Trump's help.