This may include advertisements from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Andrew Bridgen criticised the US President for trying to influence talks on the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Conservative MP claimed that Mr Biden's misguided actions are having a detrimental impact on diplomatic ties. His furious outburst came after it was claimed that the US is continuing to impose tariffs on UK steel and aluminium due to fears over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Biden administration is worried that Article 16 could be invoked by the UK Government, which would legally suspend aspects of the international treaty, which Washington has warned would undermine the peace process in Northern Ireland. A US commerce official said that negotiations on on easing tariffs could not go ahead due to concerns over the Brexit issue, according to a news release from the Financial Times. Britons are losing patience with the US, and in particular Mr Biden, who accuses the President of yet more meddling in the matter ofBrexit. Express reader SirWalterRaleigh said anyone who removes Churchill on the first day is no friend of the UK. SanjayP wrote: If a relationship with the USA means sacrificing NI to the EU, then the relationship is not worth it. LeaveMeOut said that the US has no special relationship with anyone, only convenient relationships that benefit them. Meanwhile, liverpoolguy said: I wonder how the Americans would react if we told them McDonald's cannot trade in the UK? Tory MP Mr Bidgen lashed out at the US President, and told Politico: Biden may have ordered the bust of Winston Churchill removed from the Oval Office, but he still seems to want to interfere in UK affairs.
Remoaner Adonis slams Labour AND Tories blames Brexit for tax hikes COMMENTS France issues a fishing ultimatum - UK given six days to cave in REPORT Boris Johnson warned as lifelong Tory voters issue ultimatum VIDEO Number 10 as they try to shrug off ears the US is using steel tariffs as punishment against the UK for Lord Frost's position in the negotiations with the EU. Boris Johnson official spokesman said it was important not to conflate those two issues. They are two separate points. We are working closely with the Biden administration on the steel tariffs.