Trump touts 'fantastic and big' trade deal with post-Brexit Britain

US president repeats support for fellow right-leaning Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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US President Donald Trump waves as he stepps off Marine One upon arrival to Manchester, New Hampshire, to hold a "Keep America Great" campaign rally on August 15, 2019.
US President Donald Trump waves as he stepps off Marine One upon arrival to Manchester, New Hampshire, to hold a "Keep America Great" campaign rally on August 15, 2019.
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Morristown, New Jersey: President Donald Trump on Thursday again signalled his desire for close trading ties with Britain once it leaves the European Union, saying a “fantastic” deal was in the works.

“I think we’ll have a fantastic and big trade deal with the UK. We should do much more business than we’re doing,” Trump told reporters, repeating his personal support for fellow right-leaning Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is leading the Brexit process.

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