Huawei’s deal with UK might threaten post-Brexit trade deal – US Vice President

Boris Johnson’s decision to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei a role in Britain’s 5G network could threaten a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and America, according to US vice president Mike Pence.

His comments came after it was reported that US President Donald Trump blasted Mr Johnson with “apoplectic” rage during a phone call regarding the 5G move.

Speaking to the US broadcaster CNBC, Mr Pence said: “We are profoundly disappointed because look, when I went at the president’s direction in September I met with Prime Minister Johnson and I told him the moment the UK is out of Brexit we were willing to begin to negotiate a free trade arrangement with the UK.

CNBC / Sky News

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