Washington warned that triggering Article 16 would undermine peace and trade - and called on the UK to "abandon this dangerous path".
The clip appears to show Geoffrey Cox using his parliamentary office for commercial work.
Sir Geoffrey said it was "beneath the dignity" of MPs to try and shut down money laundering loopholes.
Last month, Boris Johnson questioned whether the higher life expectancy in Ribble Valley when compared to Blackpool is down to “monkey glands” being applied and “royal jelly” being eaten.
Brexit minister Lord Frost was optimistic that an agreement could be found.
Labour has asked the Commons standards commissioner to investigate reports Cox used his private office for commercial work.
Sir Geoffrey said there were "real drawbacks" to public registers of interests - because they lead to "frivolous complaints".
“We’re making preparations,” deputy premier Leo Varadkar said as UK prepares to trigger Article 16.
Labour has referred Sir Geoffrey to the Commons anti-sleaze watchdog over the allegations.
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