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Trump praises work on British trade deal, says EU 'protectionist'
Source: Reuters
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JULY 25, 2017 / 8:31 AM / 2 HOURS AGO
Trump praises work on British trade deal, says EU 'protectionist'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised ongoing work on a post-Brexit trade deal with Britain while sharply criticizing the European Union's trade relationship with the United States.
"Working on major Trade Deal with the United Kingdom. Could be very big & exciting. JOBS! The E.U. is very protectionist with the U.S. STOP!" Trump wrote on Twitter without offering any other details.
Representatives for the White House and the U.S. Department of Commerce could not be immediately reached for comment.
The Republican U.S. president earlier this month assured quick action on a trade deal between the United States and Britain even as some British officials expressed skepticism.
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JULY 25, 2017 / 8:31 AM / 2 HOURS AGO
Trump praises work on British trade deal, says EU 'protectionist'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised ongoing work on a post-Brexit trade deal with Britain while sharply criticizing the European Union's trade relationship with the United States.
"Working on major Trade Deal with the United Kingdom. Could be very big & exciting. JOBS! The E.U. is very protectionist with the U.S. STOP!" Trump wrote on Twitter without offering any other details.
Representatives for the White House and the U.S. Department of Commerce could not be immediately reached for comment.
The Republican U.S. president earlier this month assured quick action on a trade deal between the United States and Britain even as some British officials expressed skepticism.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-britain-eu-idUSKBN1AA1GP
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