Boris Johnson and Donald Trump speak ahead of G7 meeting
talks about a"very substantial" post-Brexit trade deal between his country and the UK were under way.
He also said he believed Mr Johnson would do"a great job" as prime minister, adding:"He's a different kind of guy, but they say I'm a different kind of guy too."In 2015, while Mayor of London, Mr Johnson accused Mr Trump of"stupefying ignorance" for calling parts of the city no-go areas.In July, after Mr Trump used Twitter to criticise then-Prime Minister Theresa May and her handling of Brexit,The G7 summit runs from Saturday to Monday.
On Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron - who is hosting the summit - and German Chancellor Ms MerkelOn Friday, Mr Johnsonwith the EU would not be"a cinch", but reported"new mood music" from French President Emmanuel Macron and German President Angela Merkel". Speaking during a visit to Devon, the prime minister said the government was"making progress", but would"have to prepare to come out without an agreement".
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