Rachel Reeves suggests UK-EU trade more important than US deal ahead of Washington talks
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Reeves suggests relationship with EU is more important than US trade deal
- UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests that improving trade relations with the EU is more crucial than securing a US trade deal, despite being in Washington for trade talks.
- Reeves emphasized the importance of the EU as the UK's closest trading partner and highlighted her meetings with European finance ministers to rebuild those relationships.
- She aims to secure a US trade deal to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by former President Trump, which have negatively affected global financial markets.
- While some US officials are optimistic about a deal, Reeves has ruled out concessions on food standards and online safety legislation.
- A potential deal could involve reciprocal tariff reductions on cars between the two countries.