The majority of British voters believe that the government should focus on restoring trade relations with the European Union, rather than striking a new economic agreement with the United States, according to The Guardian.
A study conducted by the think tank Best for Britain revealed that Britons associate their economic interests and the country’s future with developing trade ties with EU neighbors, rather than with potential agreements with the US. This finding highlights a shift in public opinion following the Brexit referendum and points to the strengthening of these sentiments after the economic disruptions caused by Donald Trump’s tariff statements.
The survey results showed that 53% of voters believe that closer ties with the EU will have a positive impact on the UK economy, while only 13% think it will have a negative effect. Moreover, 68% of respondents are confident that improving relations with the EU will lead to an increase in trade.
When asked about priorities for the UK-EU summit in May, the most popular answer was “trade between the UK and the EU,” slightly ahead of issues like “illegal immigration across the Channel” and “improving defense and security between the UK and the EU.”
