British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves met U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday to discuss what she called a 'prosperity deal.'

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss a UK-U.S. trade deal amid concerns over tariffs. Prioritizing EU trade ties is crucial, though Reeves rejected quick deals that jeopardize food standards.

By William Schomberg WASHINGTON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves met U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday to discuss a trade deal, shortly after saying that improving business ties with the European Union was "arguably even more important.