Politics

Sunak won’t push Biden for trade deal on US visit next week - spokesperson

Britain is seeking a trading arrangement with the US that amounts to a free trade agreement ‘in all but name’

Rishi Sunak won’t push US President Joe Biden for a trade deal during a visit to Washington next week, the UK prime minister’s spokesman said.

The two leaders will discuss the global economy, supply chains and support for Ukraine during the June 7-8 visit, the spokesman, Max Blain, told reporters Tuesday. As well as Biden, Sunak will meet with congressional leaders and business figures, he said.