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9/17/2022 READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Call with UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng | U.S. D… U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Call with UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng September 16, 2022 WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary Yellen spoke with Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng of the United Kingdom. The Secretary o ered her deepest condolences on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Secretary Yellen highlighted the importance of the longstanding U.S.-UK bilateral relationship and congratulated Chancellor Kwarteng on his appointment. She discussed shared e orts to hold Russia accountable for its unprovoked and unjustifiable war against Ukraine, including finalizing and implementing a price cap on Russian oil to stabilize global energy prices while denying Russia revenue to fund its brutal war. The Secretary also raised the importance of addressing Ukraineʼs near-term economic assistance needs and working together to support an inclusive international e ort to address Ukraineʼs future recovery and reconstruction. https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0957 1/1