UK Trade Secretary Reynolds Hopeful of US Deal on Cars Soon
UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he was hopeful that a deal can be struck soon with the US to lower tariffs on British automobiles but indicated that negotiations over steel have further to go.
Reynolds, who met this week with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, expressed optimism during a meeting with reporters Thursday about the prospects of reaching an agreement over the UK's car industry.
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