Reeves holds ‘positive and upbeat’ trade talks with Bessent
by Heather Stewart in Washington and Jasper Jolly from on (#6WVZR)
Chancellor discusses prosperity deal' with Treasury secretary Scott Bessent but US calls for reduced tariffs on car imports to UK
Rachel Reeves discussed what she called a prosperity deal" with the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, in a meeting her team claimed was upbeat and positive" on Friday.
Today I met with Scott Bessent to discuss the UK-US economic prosperity deal and our goal of reaching an agreement that is in both our national interests," Reeves said, after meeting the treasury secretary.
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