Peter Mandelson admits Brexit allowed the UK-US trade deal, a rare Brexit perk, just as Trump hits the EU with steep tariffs. Mandelson, a staunch Remainer, confesses the UK could not have sealed this deal while tethered to the EU. Even as Trump's tariffs loom, Mandelson sees potential in tech deals. Britain scrambles to secure a deal shielding its steel from July tariffs. Amid US-EU tariff tensions, the UK sidesteps chaos but grapples with losses and potential future alignments with EU standards. Brexit's quirks continue to ripple through trade.