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UK looks to embark on trade talks with EU and US to spare economy from Brexit shocks
US Commerce Secretary insisted UK and US would have easier time striking the deal than the EU
Companies apply for temporary permission to operate in Britain after Jan 31 when UK leaves the bloc
Talks can begin as soon as EU ministers agree their joint mandate on February 25
Not willing to champion big manufacturing sectors that want to stick to EU rules
Idea has infuriated those who voted against Brexit in the 2016 EU membership referendum
Johnson's office indicates that it could accept a partial trade deal
Johnson will call for the EU and Britain to work out "a confident and positive future relationship" by the end of Dec
Lack of anticipated drama has instead seen focus shift to potential conflict between the US and Iran
His triumph dispelled any doubts over whether Britain would follow through on the results of its 2016 referendum