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Pa Political Staff

Reeves to hold talks with US as Trump says ‘no rush’ to strike deals

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves visited the British Steel site in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire on Wednesday (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Rachel Reeves has said she will hold talks with the White House next week amid efforts to strike a UK-US trade deal, despite Donald Trump downplaying the likelihood of any imminent agreements.

Britain hopes a deal can help soften the brunt of the US president’s sweeping 10% tariffs on all goods imported to America, with the Telegraph reporting that officials in Washington believe an agreement could be weeks away.

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