[2ndDivisionVet]

Two separate articles by two authors, one right after the other. I like that the establishment is already worrying about a Trump reelection campaign.

[gr8eman]

A U.S.-UK trade agreement would bring little probable benefit to the American economy

Patent BS right from the git-go. the Brits LOVE American goods, especially Budweiser...don't ask!

[BestPresidentEver]

“Given how tough it is to secure Congress’ approval of trade deals, it is overwhelmingly in America’s interest to muster limited political capital around a path to expanding trade with the much larger markets of the European Union.”

Years ago all the talk was about having all countries trade on equal terms set by the WTO. Then Brexit comes along and the media is 100% regional trade blocs which discriminate against those outside the bloc.

[Fraxinus]

The comment I remember was that tariff and other barriers between US and UK are already so low that there is little additional upside or downside to any new trade agreement (unless the negotiators are downright evil).

My understanding is that the UK cannot officially negotiate any agreements before Bexit is completed, but I can easily see a scenario where the UK has it’s men inside the Canadian delegation for the negotiation of the replacement treaty for NAFTA, and once Brexit is formally completed they join the Trade block with little to no additional fuss.

[Will88]

Given how tough it is to secure Congress’ approval of trade deals, it is overwhelmingly in America’s interest to muster limited political capital around a path to expanding trade with the much larger markets of the European Union.

Seems like a pointless point. Does anyone think if the US negotiates a new trade agreement with GB, that the EU will refuse to trade with the US? Definitely a situation where they US can and should have both and I don't see Congress refusing either.

And I'd not agree it's so tough to get Congress' approval of trade deals. It was the Trump influence that stopped TPP