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British finance minister Reeves to hold tariff crisis talks with top executives, Sky News reports

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Posted on April 8, 2025

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· Last updated: April 8, 2025

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Reeves to Discuss Tariff Crisis with Top Executives

(Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves will hold talks with bosses from companies including Hargreaves Lansdown, Legal & General, Lloyds Banking Group and M&G amid ongoing volatility in global financial markets, Sky News reported on Tuesday.

The finance ministry declined to comment on the report.

This comes as Reeves on Tuesday said she would meet U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent soon as part of broader talks over a new economic partnership that London hopes will reduce its tariff levy.

U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on most imports from Britain and a 25% tariff on key sectors such as cars and steel.

(Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

Rachel Reeves to hold talks with top UK company executives.
Discussions focus on ongoing global financial market volatility.
Reeves plans to meet U.S. Treasury Secretary for economic talks.
UK seeks to reduce tariffs imposed by U.S. on key sectors.
Finance ministry has not commented on the reported talks.

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Rachel Reeves will meet with executives from companies like Hargreaves Lansdown, Legal & General, and Lloyds Banking Group.

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The U.S. has imposed a 10% tariff on most imports from Britain and a 25% tariff on key sectors such as cars and steel.

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