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Jonathan Reynolds: “I just want to be clear: when we make any trade decision in terms of trade defence tariffs in relation to the EU, that’s…”

On the recordOctober 14, 2026
I just want to be clear: when we make any trade decision in terms of trade defence tariffs in relation to the EU, that’s based on the UK interest – it’s not based on any other country asking for that.
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Jonathan Reynolds
Labour Party

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Discussing UK trade decisions regarding the EU.

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