The US announced updated tariffs on 2 April 2025.
The US has announced that it will impose an additional 10% tariff on top of existing US duties, fees and taxes on imports from the UK. This will come into effect on 5 April at 00:01 EST.
These additional tariffs do not apply to US imports of:
- steel and aluminium articles and automobiles/automobile parts, which are subject to separate additional 25% tariffs
- copper, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and lumber
- energy, energy products and other minerals not available in the US
Request for input
Businesses can share their views on potential UK measures responding to the new US tariffs. Find further information and how to respond before 11:59 EST on 1 May on GOV.UK.
For further information please select the following link: US trade tariffs
General information on exporting from the UK to the US is available on the US Market Guide.
Read the Welsh Government’s written statement on US Tariffs.
Take a look out our Export Hub where you can find further information on Tariffs.