Republican frontrunner to be Trump’s VP says he backs UK-US Free Trade Deal

Aug 26, 2023 at 2:59 AM
Republican frontrunner to be Trump’s VP says he backs UK-US Free Trade Deal

A rising star of the Republican Party has given a lift to Brits demanding a US-UK free commerce deal post-Brexit.

Vivek Ramaswamy, who’s at present the odds-on favorite with the bookies to be picked by Donald Trump as his VP working mate on the election, informed Nigel Farage he would again a Free Trade Deal if the Republicans defeat Joe Biden subsequent 12 months.

Despite having little identify recognition within the UK, Mr Ramaswamy is a rapidly rising star within the States, because of his youth, outsider standing and right-wing views.

Yesterday, a ballot of Republicans for the Daily Mail noticed Mr Ramaswamy come out on prime when requested who carried out greatest within the Wednesday evening debate, beating each Florida governor Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence.

Of these polled thought Mr Ramaswamy did greatest, in comparison with 27 p.c who plumped for anti-woke warrior Ron DeSantis.

Speaking to Nigel Farage on GB News, Mr Ramaswamy spoke warmly in regards to the prospect of the US-UK free commerce settlement if he took energy in 2024.

Mr Farage joked the British-US historic relationship has had some ups and downs – “1776, 1812, we had a couple of difficulties!” – and defined to Mr Ramaswamy: “We’ve been desperately looking to do a trade deal between the UK and the USA”.

“The Biden administration obstructs it constantly, would you be positive to that?”

The main Republican voice replied with a assured “yes”.

“Depending on the terms, of course. I do think entering stronger bilateral trade relationships with our allies is a crucial step in declaring economic independence from China.”

Mr Ramaswamy mentioned he’s not an isolationist, “despite the media headlines”.

Conservative Friends of America director Lord Wharton informed the Express the feedback needs to be welcomed.

“The US is the most important global partner for the UK and the worlds largest economy.

“A trade deal is by no means straightforward, but we should welcome any support and any progress they can be made.

“An even closer UK/US relationship could be a huge boost for the UK and that even in their coming elections it’s being talked about so prominently and positively underlines the importance of the relationship between our two countries.”

Mr Ramaswamy repeated his denial that he’s utilizing the election to safe Mr Trump’s decide as vp, saying he’s solely within the race to win.

“See, this is not about me. If this have been about me, positive. That’s a high quality place for somebody to have at my age.

“This is about reviving our nation and I can solely reunite this nation if I’m doing it from the White House because the chief and the face of our motion.”