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Helen Corbett

UK turning away from EU ‘socialism’ would spur Trump on trade deal, adviser says

President-elect Donald Trump smiles during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida (Alex Brandon/AP) - (AP)

Donald Trump would be more willing to clinch a free trade agreement with the UK if it turns away from the EU’s “socialism” and towards a US model, a senior economic advisor to the president-elect has said.

Stephen Moore, who is advising Mr Trump as he prepares for office, said the UK “has to choose” between the European Union and US economic models.

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