Farage and Mandelson Open to Joint Efforts on UK-US Trade Agreement

Nigel Farage Offers to Work with Peter Mandelson for US-UK Trade Deal

Lord Mandelson, the incoming UK ambassador to the US, has been confirmed in his new post. He will take up his role in January.

Trade policy is a crucial area of focus for both countries, and Nigel Farage has offered to help facilitate negotiations between the UK and the Trump administration. As a close friend of Donald Trump, Farage believes he can serve as a bridge between the two nations.

Farage has previously stated that he would be willing to use his relationship with Trump and his team to act as a link between them and Downing Street. He told the Telegraph that he would work with people in Labour if it was in the “national interest.” However, he also acknowledged that his offer may not be accepted due to divisions within the Labour party.

Farage’s areas of expertise include trade, tariffs, intelligence-sharing, and countering terrorism. He believes that a free trade deal between the UK and US is essential for both countries and can be achieved through sector-by-sector negotiations.

Mandelson’s CV as a former EU trade commissioner and UK secretary of state for trade has been seen as a strength in this regard. However, his past remarks about Trump may yet pose a challenge to close US-UK relations.

Foreign Office sources have defended Mandelson against criticism from a Trump campaign adviser who called him “an absolute moron.” The development highlights the complexities involved in fostering close ties between the two nations.

Farage’s willingness to work with Mandelson is seen as a potential asset for both countries. However, it remains to be seen whether his offer will be accepted and how it will impact the negotiations on a US-UK trade deal.