Conservative MP Nigel Evans argued that the EU gave in to Donald Trump's demands which resulted in a beneficial trade agreement between both the US and EU. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Evans revealed the EU simply underestimated their opponent but quickly realised that they would have to give in to demands. He said: “They did it with the United States of America.
It has been proven that a leverage can be used against the European Union
Nigel Evans
“When the EU started wagging their finger over trade and Jean-Claude Juncker was on the next plane to Washington.
“It has been proven that leverage can be used against the European Union.
“They are bullies, we know that.
“It's in the interest of the European Union, and it was to negotiate with Donald Trump in the end.
Brexiteer explains the last time EU bullies caved to demands (Image: Getty)