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The US ambassador, 72, has hailed 2020 as an “incredible” year and has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Donald Trump to “embrace” the post-Brexit opportunities. Mr Johnson, owner of the New York Jets, has predicted a trade deal between the UK and the US has the potential to be sent “into the stratosphere”. The Trump ally, also urged the UK and the US to be braced for the “roaring 20s” as the two nations’’special relationship’ enters into another decade.

He wrote on Twitter: “2020 promises to be an incredible year for the #SpecialRelationship. “Let’s embrace the opportunity to take US & UK trade into the stratosphere!” The post was accompanied by a photo which read: “Get ready for the roaring 20s.” The US Ambassador, who was appointed by Mr Trump, last week told the Sunday Express, a trade deal provides an “amazing opportunity” for the US and praised Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

The US Ambassador has predicted the UK and US will strike a big trade deal in 2020

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He said: “I'm very optimistic. I'm an American but, even by my standards, this is really an amazing opportunity for this country. “You have a clear direction, you have really good leadership fired up to get something done. “So yes, a Roaring Twenties, absolutely.” The US President has constantly championed the prospect of a “very substantial” trade deal between the UK and US.

US Ambassador to the UK Woody Johnson

In July, Mr Trump insisted a trade deal could lead to a “three to four, five times" increase in current trade. Britain can finally begin trade talks with the US next month providing Westminster passes all the necessary legislation for the Withdrawal Agreement. Before Christmas the second reading of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill sailed through the House of Commons by 358 votes to 234 - a majority of 124. Once the legislation is passed Britain will enter a transition period where they will be free to negotiate with the US. READ MORE: Macron tries to undermine Britain's special relationship with the US

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