US replaces temporary tariff regime with new measures: Make UK reaction
24.07.2026
The US has announced that existing tariffs on a number of trading partners, including the UK, will continue under a new legal basis following the expiry of the previous temporary tariff regime.
For UK manufacturers, the key point is that there is no change to the tariff rate applied to UK exports, with a 10% tariff remaining in place. Products covered by preferential tariff rates agreed under the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal remain unaffected.
Make UK has highlighted that, while the announcement does not represent a further increase in costs for UK exporters, the continued application of tariffs underlines the importance of maintaining momentum in UK-US trade discussions and reducing barriers to trade.
The US has announced a new set of tariffs on a number of trading partners following its investigation into forced labour in global supply chains. For the UK, there is no change to the tariff rate applied to exports entering the US, with a 10% tariff remaining in place.
"The main difference is that these measures now sit on a new legal basis, replacing the previous temporary tariff regime which was set to expire today [Friday, 24 July]. Importantly, products covered by preferential tariff rates under the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal remain unaffected.
"While it is welcome that UK exporters will see no effective increase in tariffs, the continued application of a 10% tariff underlines the importance of maintaining momentum in UK-US trade discussions under the new government. Manufacturers need certainty, stability and the removal of unnecessary barriers to trade so they can remain competitive in an increasingly challenging global market.
"We urge both governments to continue building on the progress made through the Economic Prosperity Deal and work towards reducing trade barriers further to support jobs, investment and growth on both sides of the Atlantic.
