US Tariffs Slam UK Exports Down 13.5 Percent Amid Trade Tensions President Trump Imposes Steep Duties on British Goods
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US Tariffs Slam UK Exports Down 13.5 Percent Amid Trade Tensions President Trump Imposes Steep Duties on British Goods
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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 extra 10 percent duty on goods ranging from food and drink to chemicals. The British Chambers of Commerce confirmed these new “reciprocal” US tariffs hit UK exporters especially hard over the last quarter, translating to a loss of around £2 billion in sales.
Despite the turbulence in goods trade, there has been a bright spot for the UK in service exports, which showed strong growth in the last quarter. However, UK manufacturers, particularly those reliant on transatlantic trade, are feeling the squeeze as tariff-induced costs rise. Industry leaders say the full implementation of the new UK-US trade deal is urgently needed, especially to ease pressures on critical sectors such as steel and aluminium. Yet the recent deal signed by Trump and Prime Minister Starmer at the G7 in June notably failed to secure exemptions for UK steel exports, leaving them subject to a hefty 25 percent US levy, which unions warn continues to threaten British jobs.
For some sectors, there have been partial tariff reductions. As of June 30, 2025, there are zero tariffs on UK civil aerospace vehicles and parts, but copper exports have been hit with fresh 50 percent duties. Automobiles and automotive parts now face a general US tariff rate of 10 percent, which is lower than for some other global competitors, according to Seneca Trade Partners, but still adds significant costs for UK carmakers.
Observers note that the complex relationship between Donald Trump’s administration and the UK continues, with both sides seeking closer trade ties but struggling over market rules and ongoing disputes. Dan Hannan in The Washington Examiner suggests that while Trump remains one of the most pro-British American presidents in recent memory, deeper hurdles—like the UK’s adherence to EU standards—are still limiting a full-blown trade breakthrough.
That’s your tariff update for today. For ongoing developments on negotiations, sector-by-sector tariff changes, and the state of UK-US trade post-Brexit, keep it with us.
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