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Donald Trump has hinted he wants to give the UK a helping hand because “you don’t hear the word Britain any more.”

He said he wants a “a big trade deal” to follow quickly after Brexit , with the US doing “much, much more business than we do right now.”

But he seemed dismissive of Britain’s current standing in the world, telling the Wall Street Journal: “It’s very interesting. It’s like, nope.”

And he expressed concern about Scotland gaining independence from the UK because it might have an adverse effect on golf.

The comments were revealed in the full transcript of an interview with the Wall Street Journal, which was leaked and released last night by website Politico.

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In the interview, which took place on Wednesday July 25, he said a key part of any trade deal would be allowing US farmers to trade in the UK market.

He said: “I have a very good relationship with the EU people and all, but they are very, very protectionist. You know, our farmers and others can’t even deal with - you know, you can’t sell in. It’s very unfair…It’s so stacked against the United States.”

He also hinted the potential trade deal could include financial services, adding it would be “very all-in.”

And he asked the Journal’s reporter what the chances were of Scotland voting for independence.

“Is Scotland going to go for the vote, by the way?,” he asked, before revealing the motivation for his question.

“One little thing, what would they do with the British Open if they ever got out? They’d no longer have the British Open.

“Scotland. Keep it in Scotland.”