Theresa May Says Trump Advised Her to Sue the EU

Interview comes as U.K. prime minister is seeking to unite her Conservative government behind her Brexit strategy

Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said they are committed to a post-Brexit trade deal, despite the U.S. president's earlier criticism of her handling of the U.K.’s Brexit process. Mr. Trump's visit was met with protests in London. Photo: Getty Images

Jason Douglas

July 15, 2018 5:47 a.m. ET

LONDON—U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday revealed the secret advice she received from President Donald Trump on how to handle Brexit talks: He suggested the U.K. sue the European Union.

At a joint press conference with the U.K. leader Friday, Mr. Trump referred to a “tough” and “brutal” negotiating ploy he had suggested Mrs. May try in her discussions with Brussels over the terms of Britain’s planned exit from the EU.

He...