'Trump and May want trade deal after Brexit'

new york - British Prime Minister Theresa May and US President Donald Trump talked in New York about a possible 'far-reaching' trade deal after the British departure from the EU. 'They agreed that the Brexit offers a great opportunity to close a large and ambitious British-American free trade agreement,' said May's office.

If Trump wants to commit to such a trade deal, that is a support for May. There is also a lot of criticism of her Brexit plans within the conservative party of the prime minister. The White House only reports that the two leaders have discussed various international issues. The trade agreement was not mentioned in that American statement.

Trump caused a commotion earlier this year by saying in an interview with The Sun that May's plans could stand in the way of a trade agreement with the US. He did so in the run-up to a visit to Britain. The president later nuanced his statements.