Reeves leaves tariff talks empty handed as US makes fresh demands
In Washington, chancellor discusses ‘prosperity deal’ which ends with US calling for car imports to UK to be cutBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves discussed what she called a “prosperity deal” with US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Friday, but left Washington empty-handed.“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. Continue reading...

In Washington, chancellor discusses ‘prosperity deal’ which ends with US calling for car imports to UK to be cut
Rachel Reeves discussed what she called a “prosperity deal” with US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Friday, but left Washington empty-handed.
“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. Continue reading...