Fri, 25 Apr 2025

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 Reeves: There is a deal to be done with the US

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the BBC ahead of talks with her US counterpart in Washington on Friday.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has expressed understanding towards President Trump's desire to address global trade imbalances through tariffs, ahead of talks between the two leaders in Washington on Friday. Reeves acknowledged that there is an issue with tariffs but believes Trump wants to address "some of the global imbalances" that exist within the system. She also expressed confidence about the UK's economic prospects, saying that a trade deal could be reached as the country does not have a significant surplus or deficit with the US. Separately, in other news:
* Six protesters were removed from an event where Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene was speaking
* President Trump has called for universities to lose their tax break after criticizing them for not doing enough to combat antisemitism on campus
* An elephant herd has been observed using a defensive formation to protect its young from threats
* The Ohio State Buckeyes team met with President Trump to celebrate their title-winning season
* Pop star Kelly Clarkson flew on a plane with an all-women crew and said it was "all for the benefit of Earth"
* A resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers can proceed despite opposition from the district attorney
* New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that six people on board a private flight were visiting from Spain
* President Trump has announced plans to halt higher-band taxes, but it's unclear if this is part of a larger plan
* A firefighter in Illinois received minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle
* Severe weather hit parts of the US, with forecasters warning of swollen rivers and potential flooding even after the rain stops
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