UK Business Secretary Reynolds to Meet US Counterparts Amid Tariff Concerns

British Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is scheduled to visit Washington on Tuesday, March 18, to engage with U.S. officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The discussions aim to reinforce economic cooperation between the two nations. The visit occurs amidst ongoing concerns regarding tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, including those on steel and aluminum imports. While the UK expressed disappointment with the tariffs, it refrained from retaliatory measures, unlike the European Union. In 2023, trade between the UK and the U.S. reached $317 billion, positioning Britain as the fifth-largest U.S. trade partner.