The British government says any free-trade deal with the United States must protect the country's national health service.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures during a visit to the Connection, a homelessness centre, at St Martins in the Fields, London, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.
The British government estimates its economy will get a 3.4 billion-pound boost and trade between the close allies will increase by 15.3 billion pounds if trade barriers between the“We have the best negotiators in the business and of course, we’re going to drive a hard bargain to boost British industry," Johnson said. “Trading Scottish smoked salmon for Stetson hats, we will deliver lower prices and more choice for our shoppers.
“The NHS is not for sale and the government is committed to the guiding principles of the NHS — that it is universal and free at the point of use,” the government statement said.
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