Downing Street has reportedly agreed for negotiations to kick off on Wednesday despite the coronavirus crisis. Donald Trump is said to be desperate to reach a deal ahead of the US presidential election in November.<\/p>\n
A source told The Sun: No10 gave the green light late this week for the talks to start.<\/p>\n
The process has been significantly speeded up.<\/p>\n
The talks will be carried out remotely while coronavirus travel restrictions are in place.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The first round, which will last two weeks, will be held between International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.<\/p>\n
Boris Johnson is said to have put off trade talks with the US until now due to ongoing negotiations with the EU.<\/p>\n
The UK is in a transition period with Brussels until the end of 2020 as the two sides thrash out a free trade agreement.<\/p>\n
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The Prime Minister has repeatedly insisted he will not push back the deadline despite claims the timeframe is too tight.<\/p>\n
Mr Trump promised to strike a massive trade deal with the UK after Mr Johnsons general election victory in December.<\/p>\n
The US President said the agreement could be far bigger and more lucrative that any deal with the EU.<\/p>\n
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He tweeted: Congratulations to Boris Johnson on his great WIN!<\/p>\n
Britain and the United States will now be free to strike a massive new Trade Deal after BREXIT.<\/p>\n
This deal has the potential to be far bigger and more lucrative than any deal that could be made with the E.U. Celebrate Boris!<\/p>\n
Stumbling blocks in a trade deal between the UK and the US could include food standards and the NHS.<\/p>\n
Mr Trump sparked a backlash during his state visit last year when he suggested the health service could be on the table in an agreement.<\/p>\n
But the US President later rowed back on the comments.<\/p>\n
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