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UK finance minister Rachel Reeves blasts Trump administration over economic impact of Iran war
U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves called for an immediate de-escalation to the Middle East conflict on Wednesday.
TL;DR
- U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves called for immediate de-escalation of the Middle East conflict.
- Reeves warned of mounting risks to global economic stability due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- She criticized the U.S. administration's unclear aims and handling of the conflict.
- The U.K. chancellor stated the conflict has not made the world safer and has caused long-term damage to oil and gas facilities.
- The IMF forecasts the U.K. will experience the biggest hit to growth among rich economies due to the conflict.
- Reeves expressed confidence the U.K. can outperform forecasts with de-escalation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- She reiterated the call for a return to diplomatic negotiations.