Boris Johnson's hopes for a post-Brexit trade deal with the United States

The transcript discusses the stalled progress of a US-UK trade deal, highlighting the need for incremental steps due to the Biden administration's current stance on free trade deals. The Irish border issue is a significant obstacle, with concerns about the Northern Ireland Protocol affecting negotiations. While the UK sees the trade deal as a Brexit prize, the US has other priorities. Despite trade challenges, the US and UK maintain deep historical ties.

What was Boris Johnson's stance on the US-UK trade deal following Brexit?

In what ways are the US and UK described as having deep ties despite trade issues?