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Add as preferred source on GoogleRachel Reeves highlights the importance of strengthening UK-EU trade ties amid global challenges like the Ukraine war and US tariffs.
LONDON (Reuters) - Finance minister Rachel Reeves said Britain should improve its trading relationship with other European nations in light of global developments including the war in Ukraine and U.S. tariffs, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
"Many of the developments, whether it is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or the challenges in global trade at the moment, mean that there's an even greater imperative to improve our trading relationships with Europe," Reeves told the FT in an interview.
She has said that Britain should align regulations covering established industries such as chemicals with European Union rules to enhance market access, the newspaper reported.
(Reporting by Sachin Ravikumar; Editing by Kate Holton)
The main topic is the importance of improving UK-EU trade relations in light of global events such as the Ukraine war and US tariffs.
Improved UK-EU trade ties are crucial for economic stability amid global challenges like geopolitical tensions and trade barriers.
By aligning UK regulations with EU standards, particularly in established industries, to enhance market access and trade efficiency.
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