“The notion that the UK or the EU must choose sides between key allies, as if we are either aligned with America or the EU, is entirely mistaken,” she told the Eurogroup.
“We are committed to building a deeper and more mature relationship with our European neighbors after years of intentionally seeking to distance ourselves,” she added.
Making her case to Brussels, Reeves emphasized the need to reduce trade barriers between the EU and the UK, highlighting the economic harm caused by diminished exports on both sides of the English Channel. She also advocated for the City of London as a key growth driver for the bloc.
However, she reassured that the UK remains firmly dedicated to its partnership with the U.S.
Additionally, the chancellor expressed her vision for establishing “a stable, long-term relationship with China.”
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