This is a put-down by the EU. If the Brits give in to this they will forever be EU slaves.
Brexit means brexit. Donald Trump will be there with a trade deal—UK won’t be out in the cold, the EU will. Merkel & Putin can have a ball.
How is it a put down? The UK is asking for a delay. The UK can still go for no deal Brexit
Oh and the USA isn’t standing with a trade deal for the UK. Many American agricultural products don’t satisfy British rules or public perceptions. That would scupper any trade deal as the UK will continue to ban American poultry