Reeves holds ‘positive and upbeat’ trade talks with Bessent

Chancellor discusses ‘prosperity deal’ with Treasury secretary Scott Bessent but US calls for reduced tariffs on car imports to UKStunned resignation and foreboding: a week in Trump’s shadow at IMFRachel 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