US trade tariffs
The US has imposed tariffs of 10% on most UK goods imported into the US. This article looks at why the Trump administration has done so and the UK government’s response.

There will be a general debate on UK export performance in the Commons chamber on Monday 18th September
UK export performance (3 MB , PDF)
In 2022, the UK exported £815 billion of goods and services, up from £654 billion in 2021.
UK goods exports were worth £414 billion in 2022, 51% of all UK exports.
UK services exports were worth £401 billion in 2022, 49% of all UK exports.
The UK recorded an overall trade deficit in 2022 (meaning the value of imports exceeded the value of exports) of £87 billion – a trade surplus in services of £144 billion was more than outweighed by a trade deficit in goods of £231 billion.
UK export performance in recent years has been affected by a number of factors, including the UK leaving the EU and the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Government has outlined its approach to growing exports in a “refreshed” export strategy, Made in the UK, Sold to the World, launched in November 2021. The Government’s ambition is to help business exports grow to £1 trillion annually by 2030.
UK export strategy is supported by the Government’s free trade agreement negotiations programme, which aims at “making it easier for UK businesses to trade and securing access for UK exporters into overseas markets.”
UK export performance (3 MB , PDF)
The US has imposed tariffs of 10% on most UK goods imported into the US. This article looks at why the Trump administration has done so and the UK government’s response.
The UK exports and imports billions of pounds worth of goods and services. Find the latest data on UK trade and the current account.
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the UK trading relationship with the EU on Thursday 24 April at 3:00pm