❓WHAT HAPPENED: Lord Mandelson discussed the US-UK Trade deal and its relation to Brexit.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Lord Mandelson, President Trump, and the British government.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Interview with The Sunday Times, in context of recent trade developments.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Undoubtedly, we couldn’t have done this deal if we had remained part of the European Union…” – Lord Mandelson
🎯IMPACT: The trade deal gives British products a competitive edge in the US market.
Lord Mandelson, a prominent UK ambassador to the US and known Europhile, has acknowledged the role of Brexit in facilitating a new trade deal with the United States. In an interview with The Sunday Times, he admitted, “we couldn’t have done this deal if we had remained part of the European Union.”
The discussion revolved around the latest trade agreement between President Trump and the British government, highlighting the opportunities Brexit has provided for such negotiations.
Mandelson, despite also claiming losses from leaving the EU, emphasized the positive aspects, stating, “we lost many other things by leaving, but we get the chance to do this deal. So there’s some positives.”
He also remarked on the arrival of British products in the US market, stating, “We are seeing brilliant first-class British products arriving here to pass into the hands of grateful, high-paying American consumers.” This development, he noted, gives British goods like Aston Martins a 17.5% competitive advantage over European counterparts such as Mercedes and Ferraris.
The interview also touched on political figures, with Mandelson commenting on Nigel Farage’s polling success and offering insights into J.D. Vance’s private demeanor.
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