United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker

Listeners, welcome to “United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker,” your focused briefing on how shifting trade policy and tariffs are shaping the UK’s economy and its relationship with the United States.

According to Deloitte’s recent trade policy analysis, 2025 has been marked by a volatile US tariff environment that hit UK exporters hard. Deloitte notes that since April, the US introduced broad “reciprocal” tariffs alongside product‑specific duties on items such as steel, aluminium, and automotive goods. As a result, monthly UK goods exports to the US dropped from about £5.9 billion in February to £3.9 billion by June, highlighting jus...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest on US trade moves affecting Britain. Today, tensions simmer in US-UK relations under President Trump, with tariff talks hitting roadblocks despite early promises.

AOL reports the US has reached a deal with the UK confirming a preferential tariff rate of zero percent for all UK exports, a win British officials hail as beneficial for the United Kingdom. Yet Newsmax reveals the broader US-UK trade deal, announced in May, has stalled. The Trump administration paused the related Tech Prosperity Deal this month, citing Britain's unresolved...

Listeners, welcome to the United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your focused look at how US trade policy and Trump-era tariffs are shaping the UK economy right now.

According to the UK Office for National Statistics, UK exports of goods to the United States jumped by about 27% in October 2025 compared with the previous month, even though they “have remained relatively low since the introduction of tariffs in April.” At the same time, imports from the US surged by more than 50%, widening the UK’s overall trade deficit. The ONS notes that the tariff shock earlier in the year is sti...

Listeners, welcome back to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down how today’s trade moves are reshaping the UK economy and its ties with Washington.

The big story is the evolving tariff landscape between the United States under President Trump and the United Kingdom, with medicines and industrial goods at the center of the action.

According to the Tax Policy Center, the Trump administration has rolled out a sweeping 10 percent minimum tariff on all imported goods, alongside higher “reciprocal” tariffs for around 60 countries. In that broad package, an important carve‑out was negotiat...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest on US trade policy, Donald Trump, and what it all means for the United Kingdom.

The big story for UK listeners right now is that, amid sweeping US tariff hikes on allies and rivals alike, the UK has carved out at least one key safe lane. According to AOL News, British and American officials have agreed to keep tariffs on UK pharmaceutical exports to the US at zero, in exchange for the UK accepting higher drug prices in its own market. British officials say...

Listeners, welcome to the “United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker,” your concise update on how shifting US trade policy under Donald Trump is colliding with UK economic interests.

According to AOL News political coverage, Donald Trump has outlined a new “reciprocal tariff” strategy that directly targets US trade partners, including the United Kingdom. In a recent appearance, he held up a chart showing the UK facing a 10% US tariff on its exports, explicitly framed as mirroring what he says Britain charges the US. This move positions the UK as one of a small group of countries singled out for head...

The United States and the United Kingdom have just reached a landmark agreement that will protect UK pharmaceutical exports from new tariffs under President Trump’s administration. According to the Department of Commerce, the US will exempt UK-origin pharmaceuticals, ingredients, and medical technology from Section 232 tariffs for at least three years, ensuring a zero percent tariff rate on these products. This deal is part of the broader UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal and is designed to strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in life sciences investment.

In exchange, the UK government has committed to increasing the net...

In a significant development for UK-US trade relations, the United States and United Kingdom announced a landmark agreement on December 1st that exempts British pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, and medical technology from Section 232 tariffs for the next three years. This deal represents a major win for the UK pharmaceutical industry, which has faced months of uncertainty under the Trump administration's aggressive tariff strategy.

Under this agreement, the US will maintain its 10 percent tariff on UK imports overall, but will zero out tariffs on pharmaceutical products specifically. In return, the UK has committed to increasing its spending on medicines. The...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host bringing you the latest developments in US trade policy and how it's affecting Britain.

As we head into the final weeks of 2025, the UK finds itself in a surprisingly advantageous position within Trump's aggressive tariff landscape. While the United States has imposed unprecedented trade barriers on most nations, Britain has negotiated itself into a preferential arrangement that sets it apart from nearly every other trading partner.

In June, President Trump and UK Prime Minister Starmer signed a comprehensive US-UK trade deal that eased auto and...

Welcome back to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and today we're breaking down how American tariff policy is reshaping the British economy in real time.

The numbers tell a stark story. UK exports to the United States have collapsed to their lowest levels in nearly four years. In September 2025, British goods shipments to America plummeted 11.4 percent, marking the weakest performance since January 2022. This isn't coincidence. US tariff policy is actively dampening demand for UK products, and British businesses are feeling the squeeze.

Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, President Trump's new tariff regime has...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and today we're breaking down what's happening with UK tariffs under the Trump administration as we head into the final month of 2025.

The situation for British exporters remains complex and increasingly concerning. The United States has implemented country-specific tariffs on the United Kingdom, though the exact rates vary depending on the product category. These tariffs came into effect on August 7th, 2025, following months of negotiations and postponements. What makes this particularly challenging is that the UK faces tariffs on goods that don't qualify under existing trade agreements...

Welcome back to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and today we're breaking down the latest developments affecting British trade and tariffs as we head into the final weeks of 2025.

First, let's talk about what's happening right home. British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is making a significant move to level the playing field for local retailers. She's planning to remove an exemption on tariffs for low-value imports, which is expected to raise around 500 million pounds, or roughly 655 million dollars annually. Here's why this matters: while major retailers pay mandatory tariffs on bulk imports, individuals purchasing...

Today’s United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker brings listeners up to date on the latest developments in US-UK trade relations. The US and UK Economic Prosperity Deal, announced in May 2025, continues to shape the tariff landscape for both nations. Under the agreement, the US granted UK exporters duty-free access for aerospace products, a 100,000 vehicle quota with 10% tariffs for automotive parts, and committed to implementing steel quotas and reallocating 13,000 metric tonnes of beef quota access. The UK reciprocated with duty-free quotas of 13,000 metric tonnes for US beef, eliminated tariffs on the existing 1,000 metric tonne beef quota, and established a 1.4 billion li...

Listeners, you’re tuned in to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, where we bring you the latest developments on tariffs that impact the UK and keep a sharp eye on US policy, especially with Donald Trump back in the White House.

This November brings important news for anyone tracking tariffs between the United States and its key trading partners, including the United Kingdom. According to Hungarian Conservative, the Trump administration made a headline-grabbing announcement this past April. President Trump initially declared a sweeping 20 percent tariff on all imports from the European Union, which was later suspended until Au...

Listeners, here’s the latest tariff news and headlines for the United Kingdom on Monday, November 10th, 2025.

Today, the US and its trade policy under Donald Trump are making waves in international markets yet again. There’s high drama brewing in Washington as the Supreme Court has begun hearing a major case challenging Trump's tariffs, specifically those enabled by the White House’s emergency powers. According to ING, betting markets are strongly leaning toward Trump losing this legal battle, with a 72% chance the Supreme Court will uphold previous court rulings that found the emergency powers-based tariffs illegal. If the co...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest on tariffs and global trade with a sharp spotlight on the UK’s position amid shifting U.S. policy under President Trump.

Recent developments have sent shockwaves through international trade circles, with the United States now enforcing a baseline 10% tariff on nearly all imports. This includes products from the United Kingdom, which alongside its European neighbors, faces additional reciprocal tariffs, some reaching 25% on steel and potentially higher on certain goods. The situation is especially tense as American manufacturers are currently petitioning the U.S. De...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. The big story this week centers on the dynamic state of US tariffs affecting the United Kingdom and fresh developments from Washington. Here’s what’s driving the headlines as of November 2025.

British-made goods shipped to the US, especially vehicles, are drawing close scrutiny from importers, as tariffs currently stand at 10%. This figure is notably lower than the 15% levied on most EU and Japanese vehicles. According to West Coast Shipping’s latest shipping guide as of April 2025, British-origin cars benefit from this 10% tariff rate for containers entering the US, with t...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, bringing listeners the latest updates on tariffs and trade policy impacting the UK, the United States, and President Trump’s administration. Today is Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.

Starting with some of the most important developments, US President Donald Trump has recently signed executive orders that have a global ripple effect on trade policy. According to GlobalSanctions.com, Trump’s latest actions reduce reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports, setting the US reciprocal tariff rate on China at 10 percent until at least November 2026. This follows a period earlier in the year where tariffs on C...

Listeners, as of November 3, 2025, the landscape of US tariffs is undergoing major shifts that could impact United Kingdom exporters and trade relations with America. Effective November 1, new tariffs have been implemented on US imports of certain medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, parts, and buses. This action comes under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, following findings by the US Commerce Department that imports in these sectors pose a threat to US national security. According to Cassidy Levy Kent, these tariffs aim to stabilize the market share of US-produced medium- and heavy-duty vehicles at around 80 percent, with a particular focus on...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. On November 2nd, 2025, the global landscape of tariffs remains front-page news, especially given recent actions from the Trump administration and their ripple effects on U.S.–UK trade.

President Trump, in his second term, has made tariffs a signature instrument of his economic and foreign policy. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, major tariff actions have been taking place throughout 2025, including new import taxes of up to 50 percent on steel for many partners. There is a key development for the United Kingdom: as of June 4th, 2025, Trump raised ta...

If you are listening to the United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, here’s the latest must-know on trade between the United States and the UK—and, as always, we’ll cut through the noise to bring you the facts.

Let’s start with the headline that matters: the UK remains uniquely positioned compared with Europe and most of the world when it comes to US steel and aluminium tariffs. While President Trump drove tariffs on steel imports from many nations up to a steep 50% in June 2025, the UK was specifically exempt from this increase. According to Charterfields, British...

Listeners, today’s United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker is packed with crucial updates on U.S.-U.K. trade relations and tariffs.

Under President Trump’s current trade regime, the United Kingdom faces a baseline reciprocal tariff rate of 10 percent on most goods exported to the United States, as confirmed under a deal locked in this May, according to The Beef Site. This new tariff structure marks the first instance of the U.S. securing such an agreement with Britain since Trump resumed office. There are no immediate increases or new sector-specific tariffs impacting the United Kingdom at t...

Welcome to the latest episode of United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your source for clear, informed updates on US-UK trade policy under the direction of President Trump in late 2025.

The big story right now is the stalled progress of the much-touted US-UK trade deal—a cornerstone of President Trump’s bilateral trade agenda. According to The Times, while the deal was heralded back in May 2025 as a breakthrough, featuring a celebrated phone call between President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, negotiations have since bogged down in technical disputes and what some call a “culture clash” between...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest headlines on tariffs, trade developments, and US-UK relations.

Over the past week, global markets have been reacting to renewed tariff talk in the United States, accelerated by former President Donald Trump’s recent proposals on the campaign trail. Trump has made headlines by promising to introduce new tariffs if he returns to the White House, including a universal baseline tariff—potentially as high as 10 percent—on all imports, and sharply higher tariffs specifically targeting Chinese goods. According to coverage by Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journa...

Listeners, staying up to date with tariff changes is essential for anyone interested in the United Kingdom’s economic outlook and its relationship with the United States. This week, headlines have focused on the ripple effects of higher U.S. tariffs on UK imports, with Bank of England policymaker Swati Dhingra warning that the American tariff policy is actively weighing on British growth. According to BBC News reporting on Dhingra’s remarks, the primary way these tariffs are hitting the UK is through reduced international demand, acting as a drag on global economic growth and, consequently, Britain’s own performance.
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Listeners, this is United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your dedicated update for all things tariffs affecting UK-U.S. trade, with the very latest as of October 2025.

President Trump’s administration continues to make waves with its aggressive tariff policy. Earlier this year, the White House rolled out a sweeping new global tariff plan setting a baseline tariff of 15 percent on imports from all countries where the United States runs a trade deficit, which includes the United Kingdom. This 15 percent tariff rate took effect in August, replacing the previous patchwork of “reciprocal” tariffs and marking a significant shift in glo...

Listeners, on today’s United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, we bring you the latest developments on US-UK tariffs and the evolving trade landscape under the Trump administration.

In a major headline, the United States and Britain have just announced a trade deal aimed at softening the impact of President Trump’s sweeping tariff regime. Trump himself described the agreement as “full and comprehensive,” marking a political win for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Times Now reports that this new deal is intended to ease the pressure of US tariffs, which have become a defining feature of global trade po...

Listeners, today’s podcast brings crucial updates from the world of tariffs, trade, and political headlines—focusing on the United Kingdom’s place in a global landscape reshaped by U.S. policy under President Trump.

Last month, President Trump finalized new agreements that reduced U.S. tariffs on auto imports from several close allies, including the United Kingdom. These deals followed the sweeping 25 percent tariffs imposed on cars, trucks, and parts in May, which rattled foreign manufacturers and the American auto industry. Ford and GM both reported multi-billion dollar tariff-related costs just this year, but with the revised deals...

Welcome to the latest episode of United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the shifting sands of US-UK trade, tariffs, and the policies shaping both economies. In today’s edition, we’re focusing on the most recent developments in US tariffs, the specific impact on the United Kingdom, and the broader headline news touching both nations as of mid-October 2025.

First, the big picture: this year, global trade has been rocked by the return of Donald Trump to the White House, who has made tariffs a central plank of his economic policy. According to S&P Glob...

Welcome, listeners, to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today is October 15, 2025, and here’s a rundown of the current UK–U.S. tariff landscape, recent headlines, and what it all means for trade and policy watchers, especially with the return of Donald Trump to the White House.

Beginning with the latest tariff rates, most UK-origin passenger vehicles imported to the United States now face a 2.5 percent base duty. However, since April 2025, a new 10 percent baseline tariff may also be levied on top of this, depending on a car’s classification and specific origin within the UK. For non-ex...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today is October 13, 2025, and the global trade scene is reverberating with fresh news on tariffs, with major developments directly affecting the United States, President Trump, and the United Kingdom.

Listeners, just last week, President Donald Trump announced a dramatic escalation in his tariff policy. Announced on October 10th via social media, Trump declared a 100% tariff on all imports from China, set to take effect November 1st. The global response has been immediate—markets are bracing for heightened volatility and companies worldwide are racing to adapt. According to Caixin Global, these me...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Here’s your concise update for Sunday, October 12th, 2025.

Listeners, the global trade landscape remains highly volatile today, with tariff tensions at the forefront of U.S. policy under President Donald Trump. According to recent coverage from The Council on Foreign Relations, the Trump administration’s tariff actions have accelerated dramatically in 2025, shaking international markets and directly influencing UK interests. The United Kingdom avoided new U.S. steel import tariffs this summer, after President Trump raised the rate to 50 percent for most countries but specifically excluded the UK in his June...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today, we’re focused on the most crucial headlines and numbers shaping trade between the United States and the United Kingdom as of Friday, October 10, 2025.

Fresh from President Trump’s state visit to London, the landscape of U.S.-UK tariffs remains highly active. The centerpiece is the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, also known as the EPD. This sets a 10 percent baseline tariff on UK exports to the United States, impacting goods ranging from cars to wood products. For UK carmakers, the EPD means a specific quota: the...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, sharing the latest tariff developments and headlines with a close focus on the UK and international actions impacting the transatlantic relationship.

This October, President Trump made headlines with a proclamation on September 29, 2025, adjusting tariff rates on imports of timber, lumber, and related derivative goods. According to Lewis Brisbois, the revised rates specifically target a range of wood products entering the US market, including some originating in Europe. While the United Kingdom was not explicitly singled out in Trump's announcement, British timber exports to the United States are now subject to...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. On this October 6th, 2025, we bring listeners a precise look at the latest news and crucial trends around tariffs impacting UK trade — with a close eye on the United States and recent moves from President Donald Trump’s administration.

A major headline this week comes from the automotive sector. According to Business Insider, Aston Martin shares plunged by as much as 11% after the luxury British automaker cut its sales guidance and warned of a loss exceeding £110 million this year. The backdrop? The impact of fresh US tariffs under President Trump. Since...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. It’s Sunday, October 5th, 2025, and today’s update dives deep into the latest on US tariffs under President Donald Trump, with close attention to Britain’s trade relationship, what’s new on rates, and recent headlines shaping transatlantic commerce.

Major changes are underway for anyone following wood and furniture imports. Starting October 14, new tariffs will hit the US market: a 10% rate on lumber and a hefty 25% tariff for kitchen cabinets, vanities, and upholstered furniture. These increases mark one of the widest expansions of trade barriers in years, and while wo...

Here's your United Kingdom Tariff News update for today, October 3rd, 2025.

The trade relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States has reached a significant milestone with breakthrough tariff agreements that could reshape bilateral commerce. The UK successfully negotiated an agreement with the Trump administration in May 2025 to reduce tariffs on automobiles and steel, marking a crucial victory for British exporters who have faced increased costs under previous US trade policies.

While negotiations continue in other sectors, particularly pharmaceuticals, these initial agreements represent substantial progress. Britain and the US are moving toward finalizing $10 billion in...

Listeners, welcome to today’s episode of United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. We’re bringing you the latest headlines on US tariffs, recent policy actions by President Trump, and what they mean specifically for UK businesses and exporters.

Major news this week: President Trump has issued a proclamation on new tariffs targeting timber, lumber, and a broad category of derivative wood products. After a Section 232 investigation by the US Department of Commerce found that rising wood imports were threatening the domestic industry and broader US economic stability, President Trump confirmed that additional tariffs will take effect beginning Octo...

Listeners, today’s focus is on the latest developments in United Kingdom tariff news, especially in relation to the United States and the recent actions of former President Donald Trump.

Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, recently sounded the alarm on the effect of U.S.-driven tariffs on the UK economy. According to ABC News, Reeves stated that increased trade barriers coming from the United States, fueled in part by tariffs introduced by President Trump, have contributed to a worsening economic outlook for the UK. She highlighted that these tariffs, alongside wars ongoing in Ukraine and...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s headlines are dominated by an escalating U.S. tariff regime under President Trump, with major shockwaves for the United Kingdom as pharmaceutical, furniture, and heavy-duty truck tariffs move to center stage.

On October 1, the United States will impose a sweeping 100% tariff on imported branded pharmaceuticals, and this includes drugs made in the United Kingdom. According to TradingNEWS, these duties specifically target British pharma exports to the U.S., a sector that represents more than three percent of UK-to-US trade and accounts for billions in annual value. The Wh...

Welcome, listeners, to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest updates on trade, tariffs, and the headlines shaping UK-US relations in 2025.

Today’s focus is on recent changes impacting the United Kingdom and its efforts to navigate evolving tariff landscapes—especially with the United States and within the context of Donald Trump's renewed presence in the global economic conversation. As of September 1, 2025, the United States will only apply Most Favored Nation, or MFN, tariffs to specific products from the European Union, according to the EY Trade Strategy team. This new measure covers sectors like natu...

Listeners, welcome to “United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker.” Here’s your tariff and trade update for today, September 24, 2025.

The global tariff landscape remains dynamic. According to S&P Global’s latest tracker, the worldwide average trade-weighted effective tariff rate stands at 16.9% as of September 9th, a slight dip from late August. For UK businesses and importers, this means marginally reduced average costs across select global markets, but still historically high by pre-pandemic standards—a symptom of still-elevated protectionism in world trade.

Turning stateside, former US President Donald Trump recently signaled in an interview with Fox News that...

Listeners, today’s episode brings you the latest headlines and analysis on tariffs from the United States affecting British trade, straight from the heart of Washington’s ongoing negotiation drama. Over the past four months, according to US International Trade Commission figures, American buyers of British goods have paid a staggering $1.36 billion in tariffs. That’s six times more than the same stretch last year, underlining how President Trump’s revised tariff regime has sharply escalated costs for UK manufacturers.

Despite a post-Brexit US–UK trade deal, British exports still attract a 10 percent tariff rate on most categories—a slight imp...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, bringing you the latest on tariffs, trade, and economic developments impacting the UK in relation to the United States and the Trump administration.

Today’s headline is the continued presence of US tariffs on British goods, with a particular focus on steel. Despite new negotiations following recent UK state visits by US President Donald Trump, the 25% tariff on British steel exports to the United States remains in place. According to Politics UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer pushed for the complete elimination of this tariff, but discussions ended without a breakthrough. Th...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Listeners, here’s the latest on tariffs, the United States, and the UK as of Friday, September 19, 2025.

Efforts to eliminate US tariffs on UK steel remain on hold. The United Kingdom is still facing a 25 percent tariff for steel exports to the United States, according to the most recent government updates cited by EUROMETAL. Negotiations between the two countries to bring those rates down to zero broke down just before Donald Trump’s recent visit to the UK. UK ministers stated the proposed deal would have only reduced the rate for...

Listeners, today’s news cycle offers significant updates for all tracking United Kingdom tariff developments, particularly as they relate to the United States and former President Trump. According to the latest Allianz Trade analysis, US tariffs have been on the rise through 2025. The average US tariff rate hit 10 percent in July with projections that it could reach about 14 percent by September. This increase is driven by ongoing trade conflicts and shifting global supply chains. With more products under investigation, higher tariffs could be adopted before year’s end.

For UK stakeholders, Trump’s administration continues to play a pivota...

Listeners, it’s Monday, September 15th, 2025, and this is United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker—your go-to source for the latest headlines on tariffs and global trade. Today’s top story centers on the sweeping tariff actions taken by U.S. President Donald Trump, with significant ramifications for the United Kingdom.

On April 2nd, 2025—what President Trump dubbed “Liberation Day”—he signed Executive Order 14257, declaring a national emergency over the United States’ trade deficit and authorizing broad tariffs on foreign imports. This began with a 10% baseline tariff imposed on nearly all trading partners, including the United Kingdom, starting April 5th, 2025...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s episode comes at a pivotal moment for UK–US trade as President Trump prepares for his unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom on September sixteenth, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump. According to the Times of India, trade discussions will take center stage alongside the ceremonial state events at Windsor Castle and Chequers, where Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Trump will meet for talks focused in large part on trade deal implementation and tariff policy.

Listeners, the last several months have seen significant changes in US-U...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today, we bring you the latest on tariffs affecting UK-US trade, with a special focus on the impact of President Trump’s policies and what they mean for British exporters and industries.

Currently, the tariff situation is tense and dynamic. President Trump’s administration has imposed a 10% tariff on most UK goods entering the US, which is notably lower than the 15% tariff currently applied to European Union products. This was the result of recent negotiations secured by the UK government, aiming to soften the blow for UK exporters, but it h...

Listeners, here are the latest developments for United Kingdom tariff news as of September 8th, 2025. The US-UK trade climate remains turbulent under President Trump’s second administration, with tariffs and negotiations dominating headlines. The most impactful news for UK exporters is that the United States continues to apply a 25% tariff on UK steel and derivative steel products, a rate kept steady while most other partners are facing 50% tariffs. This special status for the UK reflects ongoing negotiations following the Economic Prosperity Deal that the two countries announced in May 2025, although many details of this deal remain unsettled according to reporting fr...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, bringing listeners the latest on tariffs, trade dynamics, and the economic landscape as it unfolds between the United Kingdom and the United States.

The most significant headline today is the dramatic rise in US tariff rates under President Donald Trump. According to The Budget Lab at Yale, the overall average effective tariff rate in the US for 2025 is now 18.3 percent, which is eight times higher than last year and the highest rate seen since 1934. These tariffs are mainly targeted at a broad array of imported goods, with consumer products like...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to podcast for the latest headlines and developments in trade policy and tariffs shaping the UK’s relationship with the United States and the wider world.

The biggest story this September is the ongoing impact of President Trump’s second administration tariffs, which continue to alter the trade landscape for UK exporters and importers. According to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub, the current US tariff rate on steel imports from the United Kingdom remains set at 25 percent. This rate was reaffirmed and maintained even after the US increased stee...

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In the latest headlines, the United States under President Trump has sharply increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, but with the United Kingdom securing a partial carve-out. As of June 2025, the White House doubled Section 232 tariffs on most countries’ steel and aluminum to 50%, while the UK—amid stalled trade talks—remains at a 25% tariff level on these metals, according to Wikipedia’s summary of the second Trump administration’s trade moves and confirmation from the Council on Foreign Relations. That 25% applies to the core steel and aluminum products, although negotiatio...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today is Monday, September 1, 2025, and we're bringing the latest updates on tariffs and trade between the United States and the United Kingdom, with special focus on any recent headlines involving President Trump’s administration.

Tariff news has dominated UK business headlines this week as the US-imposed *de minimis* tariff exemption officially ended on August 29. This significant policy change, announced just weeks ago by the Trump administration, means that low-value parcels under $800 are no longer exempt from import tariffs when entering the US market. According to retail tech communications provider Fl...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. As of August 31, 2025, tariffs and trade tensions remain front and center for the United Kingdom, with ripple effects from decisions in Washington under President Trump shaping economic prospects for British exporters and importers alike.

Listeners, the current U.S. tariff policy under President Trump is marked by sweeping changes and heightened uncertainty. According to Global Trade & Sanctions Law, the Trump administration has ramped up its America First approach with new Section 232 investigations targeting critical imports—such as pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and critical minerals—alongside previously established tariffs on steel, aluminum, and vehi...

Listeners, on August 29, 2025, the landscape of US-United Kingdom tariff relations has shifted in dramatic fashion. Today marks the formal end of the de minimis exemption, meaning nearly all goods shipped to the US from the UK, regardless of value, will now be subject to import duties. Previously, items worth less than $800, or about £590, could enter the US duty-free, but now even low-cost parcels face the same charges as higher-value imports. Sky News reports that only letters and personal gifts under $100, or £74, remain exempt from this change. All other packages sent from the UK to the US are now hit with a...

Listeners, today on United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, the updates around US-UK trade flows are more eventful than ever. President Trump’s administration continues its aggressive tariff strategy into 2025, and after months of negotiations, the United Kingdom remains a focal point for policy shifts and headline developments.

Despite a general surge in US tariffs this year, the United Kingdom has managed to secure a more favorable position than most global trading partners due to its recently negotiated trade deal with the US. According to the Wikipedia page on Trump’s second term, as of August 2025, steel and alum...

Listeners, today’s episode brings timely updates on United Kingdom tariffs and shifts in US trade policy under President Donald Trump—plus headlines directly impacting UK businesses and consumers.

UK exporters are facing renewed challenges as the Section 232 steel tariffs expand. Industry association UK Steel reports the UK is currently subject to a 25 percent tariff on steel exports to the United States, compared to 50 percent for most other countries. Earlier promises of a tariff-free deal between the UK and US remain unfulfilled. Making matters worse, Trump’s newest tariffs now cover hundreds of additional downstream goods, including car parts...

Listeners, today’s top story in tariff news is a major shakeup for United Kingdom businesses and exporters triggered by fresh trade actions from the Trump administration. Donald Trump has blindsided UK manufacturers with the sudden announcement of tariffs as high as 25 percent imposed across more than 400 categories of British goods, impacting everything from shampoo and children’s highchairs to motorcycles and construction equipment. UK industry leaders are warning this move is extremely damaging. Graeme Macdonald, CEO of JCB, which exports £2 billion worth of machinery to the US, describes chaos at American ports and transactional backlogs, urging the UK government to ne...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today is Friday, August 22, 2025. Here are the top developments impacting tariffs between the US and the United Kingdom.

The latest headline is the major trade agreement announced by President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer back in May. According to the White House, this deal is designed to open UK markets to US businesses and create billions in new export opportunities—especially for American farmers and beef producers. For instance, US beef and ethanol exporters are expected to see combined new market opportunities of over $700 million. The ag...

Listeners, today’s top story for United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker stems directly from President Trump’s revived economic nationalism and the dramatic shakeup on global trade policy since his return to office in January 2025. As of August 7, 2025, the United States imposed **reciprocal tariffs on both the European Union and United Kingdom at a baseline rate of 15%**, with the potential to skyrocket up to 50–200% for certain regulated product categories, especially in cases where EU or UK duties surpass the 15% threshold. According to The Atlantic Council’s data, this new regime marks one of the sharpest changes in recent trade history...

Listeners, welcome back to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update for all the latest on tariffs, trade deals, and what’s driving the economic headlines between the US and the UK in August 2025.

The big story this week is the sharp impact of recent US tariffs on UK exports. According to The Independent, British exports to the US have dropped by 13.5 percent compared to last year, marking the lowest levels seen in three years. This decline is directly linked to a set of steep tariffs introduced by President Trump, with most UK sectors now facing an...

Listeners, welcome to the United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest on tariffs, trade news, and key developments affecting the UK and its American trading partner.

In the most pressing headline, the United States under former President Donald Trump has continued to upend global trade with new, sweeping tariff measures. According to Trade Compliance Resource Hub, since June 4, 2025, the US has imposed a 50% tariff on most foreign steel and aluminum, doubling the previous rate. However, for the United Kingdom, steel and aluminum exports to the US have stayed at a 25% tariff until July 9, after...

You’re listening to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker for Monday, August 11, 2025. Here’s what UK exporters and importers need to know right now.

The United States has activated sweeping “reciprocal tariffs,” and the United Kingdom faces a new baseline tariff of 10% on exports to the U.S., a preferential rate compared with the European Union’s 15% ceiling, according to London School of Economics’ EUROPP and law firm analysis at Saffery & Williams. LSE notes the UK’s 10% rate gives most British goods a 5% price advantage over EU goods in the U.S. market, potentially diverting investment and orders toward...

Listeners, welcome to "United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker," your source for concise updates on tariffs affecting the UK, especially in the context of US policy and the latest from the Trump administration.

On August 7th, the United States enacted a sweeping new tariff policy under President Trump, impacting more than 90 countries worldwide. These new tariffs range from 0% to as high as 50%, part of what the administration calls a reciprocal tariff strategy designed to pressure trading partners for fairer terms and to bolster American industry. The major shakeup includes a tiered system for the European Union, capping tariffs...

Listeners, here’s the latest on United Kingdom tariffs and US policy, recorded on Friday, August 8th, 2025.

Following President Trump’s July 31 Executive Order, sweeping new US tariffs took effect yesterday, August 7th, reshaping the global trade landscape. The UK, after intensive negotiation, is now subject to a 10 percent baseline tariff on most goods entering the United States, which is a notably reduced rate compared to many other countries. Canada now faces a 35 percent tariff, Brazil and India are at an unprecedented 50 percent, and Mexico’s rate has been held at 25 percent for an additional 90-day negotiation window. Accord...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your trusted update on all things tariffs as the global trade landscape reshapes beneath our feet. Today is August 6, 2025, and big changes have just landed for the United Kingdom’s trading relationship with the United States following new executive actions by President Trump.

As reported by Metro Global and detailed in President Trump’s executive order signed just days ago, the United States has introduced a tiered system of tariffs impacting dozens of trade partners. For the United Kingdom, this means that as of August 7, all UK-origin goods entering the...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today is August 4, 2025, and there is major news about US tariffs directly impacting the UK and the world of cross-border trade.

Just days ago, President Trump signed an Executive Order ending the de minimis exemption on all imports, meaning that starting August 29, every shipment entering the United States—regardless of value—will be subject to tariffs. This marks a significant shift for UK exporters, many of whom previously benefited from skipping customs duties on smaller shipments. Trade analysts at Passport Global report that this sweeping change is part of Trum...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. US-UK trade is under the global spotlight following major tariff shifts under President Trump’s second administration. In the wake of sweeping changes in US trade policy, the average US tariff rate soared from 2.5% at the start of 2025 to 18.4% by July, the highest rate seen in over eighty years, according to the Yale Budget Lab. The United Kingdom, once facing an average US tariff of just 1.3% on its exports, now finds itself subject to a new baseline 10% tariff under the deal it struck with the Trump administration, dramatically increasing the costs fo...

Listeners, welcome to "United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker" for Friday, August 1, 2025. The trade landscape between the United States and the United Kingdom continues to shift dramatically under President Trump’s renewed push on tariffs. Here’s what you need to know right now.

After months of rapid-fire negotiations and threats, the Trump administration has imposed a new baseline tariff rate of 10% on most British exports to the U.S. British officials secured this rate after closing the first bilateral agreement with Washington back in May. This deal spares the UK from some of the more punishing tariffs levi...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today, on July 30, 2025, we’re bringing you the latest headlines, current tariff rates, and the impact of recent U.S. trade policy under President Trump, all with a close focus on the United Kingdom.

This summer, trade relations between the United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union reached new levels of complexity. Following months of warnings and negotiations, the U.S. under President Donald Trump set a baseline 10% reciprocal tariff on most imports from the UK. This move, announced in April and confirmed as part of what’s call...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today is Monday, July 28, 2025, and we have major headlines that directly impact UK trade, transatlantic commerce, and tariff policy.

President Donald Trump met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his visit to Scotland, where discussions centered on US-UK trade and the future of existing tariffs. This follows Trump’s successful negotiation of a significant trade agreement with the European Union, a deal that introduced a new 15% tariff rate for the EU's 27 member countries on most imports, including vehicles. The outcome was hailed by both Trump and EU Co...

Listeners, welcome to "United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker." As of July 27, 2025, the global trading landscape is at a critical juncture, with particular focus on the US, President Trump, and ongoing negotiations directly impacting the United Kingdom.

Today, President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are meeting in Scotland, seeking to finalize a high-stakes deal before Friday’s looming deadline. According to Bloomberg, the US has threatened to impose a sweeping 30% tariff on most European Union exports—including those from the UK—if an agreement isn’t struck this week. For now, a baseline tariff rate of...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. As of July 25th, 2025, a major headline is the changing landscape of U.S.-U.K. trade ties under President Trump. After imposing sweeping trade tariffs on a range of countries earlier this year, President Trump’s approach to the United Kingdom has been markedly different compared to most U.S. partners.

The highlight is the U.S.-U.K. “Economic Prosperity Deal” signed last month between President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the G7 summit in Canada. According to the White House and British government statements, this a...

Listeners, welcome to another episode of United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today, Wednesday July 23rd, 2025, the headlines are dominated by pivotal developments in U.S.-U.K. trade policy and the global tariff landscape under President Trump.

Over the past several months, President Trump’s renewed focus on tariffs has placed the United Kingdom squarely in the crosshairs of shifting U.S. trade policy. As of today, the United Kingdom continues to face a baseline 10% tariff on most goods exported to the United States, a rate that has remained in effect since both countries announced a trade ag...

Listeners, today’s top story is the mounting economic pressure on the United Kingdom as the Trump administration’s latest tariff policies send shockwaves through international markets. Since July 7, 2025, the United States formally notified key trading partners, including the UK, about updated tariff rates. This move is reshaping the transatlantic economic landscape, adding new layers of uncertainty for British exporters and industries. The administration has set an August 1 deadline before foreign nations—including the UK—could face even higher tariffs if further trade concessions aren’t agreed, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick calling the next two weeks "ones for the record boo...

Listeners, today on United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, we're unpacking major developments shaking up transatlantic trade just days before new policies hit the global market.

President Donald Trump’s administration has unleashed a historic wave of new tariffs. Since July 7, 2025, the US sent formal letters announcing updated tariff rates to trading partners, including the United Kingdom. These are not negotiated settlements—as the White House has called them “deals”—but rather, predetermined rates unilaterally set by the US, scheduled to take effect August 1.

Economic analysts say these measures will raise the US’s effective tariff rate to near...

Listeners, today’s top story centers around a major escalation in transatlantic trade tensions. On July 12th, President Trump announced the imposition of a 30 percent tariff on all goods imported from the European Union, with these tariffs set to take effect on August 1st, 2025. This sweeping measure is intended to address the U.S. administration’s longstanding concerns around the EU’s trade surplus with America and what it sees as unfair barriers to U.S. products entering European markets. The policy will affect all EU-origin goods, regardless of sector, and includes provisions that target any products routed through third countr...

Listeners, welcome back to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest headlines and trends shaping UK trade and tariffs.

This week brings significant news following a series of high-stakes negotiations between President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Just over two months after Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” and in the midst of a global tariff escalation, the US and UK reached what Starmer has called a “historic” agreement. This deal, finalized in early May, marks the first US trade negotiation concluded in Trump’s current term.

Under the agreement, t...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today, we’re bringing listeners the latest on US-UK trade, tariffs, and big moves from Washington that are making headlines across the Atlantic. It’s Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Just yesterday, President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, most notably a 30 percent levy on all goods from the European Union and Mexico, set to take effect on August 1. But, in a significant twist for the United Kingdom, the White House confirmed that Britain will not be part of this latest round of tariff hikes. According to coverage in The Telegraph, the UK’s abilit...

Listeners, welcome to the latest episode of United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker.

Today’s biggest headline is the evolving trade dynamic between the United States and the United Kingdom under the Trump administration, which has been making international waves with a new approach to tariffs. According to the UK Office for National Statistics, President Trump formally announced a new range of tariffs on imports in April 2025, placing a blanket 10% tariff on nearly all UK goods entering the US. This baseline rate was part of a broader set of reciprocal tariffs targeting major US trading partners.

Ho...

Listeners, today’s United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker spotlights a busy summer for tariff news between the UK and the United States, with President Trump’s administration delivering both dramatic headlines and practical shifts for British exporters.

Last month, President Trump signed the much-anticipated Economic Prosperity Deal with the United Kingdom. According to Time Magazine, this agreement lowered U.S. tariffs on British cars from 27.5% to 10% and removed tariffs entirely on British aircraft engines. That brings a measure of relief for UK automotive and aerospace sectors, which have faced intense tariff scrutiny for years. However, even with thes...

Welcome back to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today is July 8, 2025, and we have important updates on the evolving landscape of tariffs between the United States and the United Kingdom, especially under the latest policies from President Trump.

According to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub, as of June 4, 2025, the United States implemented a 25% tariff specifically on steel products originating from the United Kingdom, while other countries face a 50% rate. This is part of a broader realignment of American trade policies targeting steel and derivative products. There are some notable exceptions for UK-origin aerospace goods that fall under...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today is Monday, July 7, 2025, and we’re bringing you the latest headline updates and analysis on tariffs, trade, and the critical relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, especially as President Trump’s trade agenda continues to make waves.

On April 2, 2025, which the U.S. administration has dubbed Liberation Day, President Trump imposed a sweeping 10% tariff on all imports from every country, including the United Kingdom, as part of a bid to address what the White House calls unfair trade practices and to protect American workers and manu...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s update is packed with major developments at the heart of transatlantic trade as the effects of President Trump’s globally transformative tariff policies continue to shape the economic relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.

On April 2, 2025, President Trump marked what he called “Liberation Day” by instituting a blanket 10 percent tariff on all US imports, including those from the United Kingdom. This action was described by the White House as a step to counter unfair trade practices and reduce America’s trade deficit, marking the highest effective...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the latest updates on tariffs and trade between the UK and the United States.

As of July 4th, 2025, the trade relationship between the UK and the US remains in the global spotlight, following President Trump’s imposition of a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the United States, including those from the United Kingdom. Trump announced this policy on April 2nd, a date his team now calls Liberation Day, as part of what the White House describes as efforts to combat unfair trade practices and ad...

Listeners, today, July 2, 2025, brings crucial developments in the world of US-UK trade, tariffs, and ongoing negotiations that are set to shape the economic relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States for years to come.

Following sweeping changes to US trade policy, President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently announced the Economic Prosperity Deal, or EPD, a framework that aims to deepen economic cooperation and promote reciprocal trade. This is the first trade framework President Trump has introduced since his so-called “Liberation Day” proclamation on April 2, where a significant 10% baseline tariff on all imports was...

Listeners, here’s the latest on United Kingdom tariff news, focused on the evolving relationship between the US, President Trump, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. As of today, June 30, 2025, a landmark deal between the UK and US is reshaping transatlantic trade in real time.

Earlier this year, President Trump imposed a 10% blanket tariff on all countries starting April 2, a move branded as addressing unfair trade practices and protecting American workers. This was dubbed “Liberation Day” and marked a new era of aggressive tariff policy out of Washington. In response, Prime Minister Starmer carefully steered the UK away from retali...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the latest headlines and analysis on tariffs, trade, and the ever-evolving relationship between the US and the UK.

Since April 2nd, 2025—now dubbed Liberation Day by President Trump—the United States has imposed a flat 10% tariff on goods from all countries, including the United Kingdom. The White House announced that this move was aimed at addressing what President Trump calls unfair trade practices contributing to America’s trade deficit and to better protect American workers and manufacturers. As of April, the United Kingdom’s average applied...

Listeners, welcome to the United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker podcast. Today is June 27, 2025, and the transatlantic trade waters remain choppy as the US and UK work through a new era of tariffs and negotiations.

Back on April 2, President Trump marked what he dubbed “Liberation Day” by imposing a sweeping 10% tariff on all imports from every country, including the United Kingdom. According to the White House, this measure was aimed at tackling longstanding trade imbalances and protecting American workers and national security. Official figures from 2024 peg US-UK goods trade at about $148 billion. For context, the UK’s average agricu...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest headlines and updates on US-UK tariff policy.

This week, the tariff landscape between the United States and United Kingdom remains front and center following major announcements from both governments. On May 8th, President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer unveiled the Economic Prosperity Deal, a framework intended to promote greater cooperation and facilitate trade between the two countries. While not a binding treaty, the agreement sets out mutual goals to expand US market access in the UK and eliminate non-tariff barriers, in exchange...

Listeners, welcome back to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Here’s your latest update on tariffs, international trade, and economic developments between the United States and the United Kingdom as of June 22, 2025.

The major story continues to be President Trump’s imposition of a 10 percent baseline tariff on nearly all imports into the United States, including goods from the United Kingdom. This policy, announced on April 2, 2025—what the president called “Liberation Day”—was aimed at addressing what the administration described as longstanding unfair trade practices and significant U.S. trade deficits. According to the White House, this marks “the m...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker for Friday, June 20, 2025.

The past several weeks have brought major developments in tariffs and trade relations between the United States and the United Kingdom, shaped by President Trump’s tariff agenda and the new Economic Prosperity Deal announced this May. Here’s what matters most for the UK and its exporters.

According to the White House, beginning May 8, an annual quota now allows up to 100,000 UK-produced vehicles into the US at a 10% tariff rate—down from the 25% previously imposed on autos under Section 232. This closely matches UK car ex...

Listeners, welcome back to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, where we give you the latest updates on tariffs affecting the UK and its trading partners, especially the United States. It’s June 20th, 2025, and there’s a lot to cover, with headline news about tariffs, direct impacts on UK-US trade, and key developments from the Trump Administration.

Since April 5th, 2025, the United States has enforced a 10 percent baseline tariff on imports from the UK, affecting almost all goods except those already subject to higher duties under specific categories like steel, aluminum, and automobiles. Before this, US tariffs aver...

Listeners, welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the latest in UK-US trade and tariffs.

The big story this week is the formal implementation of the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, signed by President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer and seen by many as a landmark in transatlantic trade. According to the White House, as of June 16, 2025, both countries are acting on a framework that impacts everything from automobiles and steel to beef and digital services.

One major headline: President Trump has imposed a 10 percent “reciprocal” baseline tariff on most UK goods ente...

Listeners, welcome back to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your reliable source for all the latest headlines on tariffs and trade between the UK and the United States.

Today, we’re looking at a rapidly shifting landscape as President Donald Trump’s administration makes sweeping changes affecting UK exports and imports. Just last month, the White House confirmed the United States would maintain a 10% baseline tariff on all UK goods imports, with additional targeted tariffs on specific sectors. According to the White House, this 10% rate is designed to address what the administration describes as unfair trade practices and...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. Today is June 1st, 2025, and there’s no shortage of major headlines driving the conversation on tariffs, trade, and the evolving relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom under President Trump’s administration.

The biggest headline for listeners is the announcement of a new U.S.-UK trade accord, following President Trump’s globally impactful “Liberation Day” tariffs, which imposed a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all trading partners, including the UK, effective as of April 5th. According to the White House, this reciprocal tariff rate of 10% is currently...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker, your podcast hub for the latest on tariffs and trade developments between the US and the UK. It’s May 29, 2025, and today’s headlines are focused on the historic shift in transatlantic economic relations, direct from the latest trade policy moves by the Trump administration.

On April 2, President Trump set a new course for US trade policy with a sweeping 10% reciprocal tariff on all countries, aiming to counter what he described as unfair trade practices that have driven up America’s trade deficit and jeopardized national security. This policy, which the Wh...

Welcome to the United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker podcast. I'm bringing you the latest developments on US-UK trade relations as of May 25, 2025.

The trade landscape between the United States and United Kingdom continues to evolve following President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs implemented on April 2nd. Currently, UK exports to the US face a 10% baseline tariff on most goods, as established in the preliminary framework agreement announced earlier this month.

This reciprocal tariff remains in effect despite the recently negotiated US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal. While the UK has agreed to lower its tariffs on US goods...

Welcome to United Kingdom Tariff News and Tracker. In today's update, we're focusing on the recent trade developments between the United States and the United Kingdom under the Trump administration.

Last week, President Trump announced the framework of what he called a "historic trade deal" with the United Kingdom. Under this agreement, the 10% baseline tariff that Trump imposed on all trading partners on April 2nd, which he called "Liberation Day," remains in effect for UK imports to the United States.

The deal includes several key provisions for specific sectors. UK car manufacturers face a significant restriction – th...