Top headline: The Heritage Foundation (bonus round)
Bottom headline: Washington Post
The outcome of the race for Downing Street could have major implications for the Special Relationship over the next few years. U.S. Republicans are hopeful that a Truss premiership will boost ties between American and British conservatives and enhance the prospects for a U.S./U.K. trade deal—especially if the Left loses control of Congress in the November midterms.
Democrats are nervous that a Truss government would be more assertive towards the White House over Northern Ireland and Brexit, and challenge the Biden administration over aspects of U.S. economic or foreign policy, such as its weakness on Iran.
America’s Beltway ruling class, much like their EU compatriots, would undoubtedly prefer to deal with Rishi Sunak as prime minister, someone who would be more deferential and compliant in his dealings with them. In contrast, they nervously see Liz Truss as a more formidable figure who will not be afraid to take on the liberal establishment at home and abroad.
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