00:00UK Chancellor John Healy is pressing the European Union for closer economic ties.
00:05He wants Britain included in the bloc's Made in Europe industrial policy.
00:09Healy is raising the issue at an EU finance minister's meeting in Dublin.
00:13The policy aims to prioritize European-made goods over imports from outside the bloc.
00:18It also seeks to reduce reliance on Chinese components.
00:22That could affect British suppliers connected to European manufacturing chains.
00:26Around 15 billion pounds of British automotive exports reach European markets each year.
00:32Healy wants the EU to avoid creating new trade barriers.
00:35He is also seeking closer cooperation in technology, defense, and manufacturing.
00:40Britain has pushed for stronger EU trade ties since Labour took office in 2024.
00:45But efforts have faced obstacles, including Britain's failed attempt to join the EU's safe defense fund.
00:51Healy says Britain wants to learn from that experience.
00:54The discussions could influence the future direction of UK-EU economic relations.
00:59Disclosure.
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