British Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized that the UK will not hasten a trade deal with the U.S. or alter existing safety standards for food and automobiles. She highlighted the importance of reducing trade barriers while maintaining robust safety regulations. Although eager to negotiate with the Trump administration, Reeves affirmed that the UKâs food and car safety standards would remain unchanged despite U.S. pressure. The UK aims to establish a trade partnership that focuses on technology rather than compromising on safety. Reeves acknowledged the need for fair trade practices in global trade discussions.
We are not going to be changing our standards based on asks from foreign governments... Decisions around food standards, around digital services, around auto standards are decisions for the U.K. government to make.
I believe in free trade, but it also has to be fair trade... the U.S. does have an important point around some of the global imbalances that have built.
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