The new Brexit negotiator Liz Truss will face exactly the same dilemma as her predecessor Lord David Frost: Diplomats in Brussels said that they compromised with Brussels or risked a trade war.

Some people welcomed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to hand him over to the post of Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, hoping that she and her team can work towards a broader and more positive relationship with the EU. But they warned that to succeed, Britain needs to take a more moderate approach.

“I am glad that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stepped in again,” said an EU diplomat. “Let us give her the benefit of doubt, but I am more afraid of the same thing.”

Weeks of talks Northern Ireland Agreement, Manages the trade with the region, still unresolved, and Frost repeated warning He may trigger Article 16 of the Protocol to suspend most of it, which will trigger retaliation from the EU.

Brussels officials said this could include imposing tariffs on British goods entering the European Union and the suspension of trade agreements after Brexit.

“Our position… The European Commission’s chief spokesperson, Eric Mamer, told reporters on Monday that, especially in terms of agreements, it will not change depending on who holds the position on the other side.

The European Union believes that its proposal to reduce customs and health checks on goods transported between the UK and Northern Ireland will greatly reduce the interruption of trade caused by the desire to avoid the establishment of trade borders on the island of Ireland. It also insisted that Britain should implement the agreement reached only two years ago, rather than undermine it.

Another diplomat said: “We do hope to have a constructive partner to re-establish trust in the UK.” “At the same time, we need to prepare for the Frost 2.0 style confrontation.”

Another EU official said: “She is a politician that Frost doesn’t have, so maybe she can get something from Frost’s more destructive space.” “But Boris Johnson has the final say, so the United Kingdom Domestic politics will always determine what happens.”

Johnson only approved a significant reduction in Britain’s position last week, which diplomats said may pave the way for an agreement.

He accepts that the European Court of Justice will continue to play a role in the operation of the agreement in exchange for inspections to reduce trade with Northern Ireland at British Irish Sea ports.

In another dispute, the United Kingdom gave French ship More permits to fish in its waters, although Paris said the numbers are too small, it will require Brussels to take legal action.

On the day after Frost resigned on Saturday, Truss was handed over to the European portfolio. Tweet She will meet with EU negotiator Maros Sefcovic on Tuesday-although the talks are suspended until January 10.

Some Conservative Euroskeptics believe that, as the prime minister’s ambitions, Truss will take a hard line in the negotiations and prove her courage to the conservative right-wingers who may finally decide who will succeed Johnson as prime minister.

“She will not be tougher than Frost,” a Conservative Party member said. A Whitehall insider added: “Leeds is one of the most hawkish ministers in the protocol.”

When asked whether Truth’s appointment would change the position of the United Kingdom, Downing Street declined to comment.

Other Conservative MPs said that Truss would stick to the line set by Johnson. As the foreign secretary, she knew that the administration of US President Joe Biden would react badly to any further conflict over Northern Ireland.

“She has no choice but to compromise,” a former minister said. “We can’t stand the poison for another year.”

Former Prime Minister George Osborne said of his former ministerial colleague: “The capable Liz Truss now has the tools to become the most powerful foreign minister in decades.”

Although Truss will have broad responsibility for EU relations, Conservative Euroskeptics believe that most of the line-by-line negotiations on the agreement will be completed by her newly appointed deputy Chris Heaton-Harris (Chris Heaton-Harris) , The latter will become the European Minister.

Heaton-Harris is a former member of the European Parliament and the former chairman of the European Study Group of Conservative MPs who support Brexit. He is regarded by the Conservative backbenchers as a brake to prevent any major new concessions in the negotiations.

Conservative Party skeptic Peter Bohn said that Heaton Harris is a “steep Brexitist” and as a part-time football referee, “he is very willing to show a red card to the EU if necessary.”