Request for input on potential UK measures in response to US tariffs

How you can share your views on potential UK measures responding to the new US tariffs

On 2 April 2025, the United States announced it will impose an additional 10% tariff on top of existing US duties, fees and taxes on imports from the United Kingdom. This will come into effect on 5 April 2025.

These additional 10% tariffs do not apply to US imports of:

• steel and aluminium articles and automobiles/automobile parts which are, or will be, subject to separate additional 25% tariffs
• copper, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and lumber
• energy, energy products and other minerals not available in the US

Views of business and other stakeholders

Following the announcement of 10% reciprocal tariffs on selected products, the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking input on the expected impacts of potential UK tariffs on US goods, which are implemented in response to recent US tariff measures.

DBT is seeking input from UK companies on the form of any future UK response, through the following questions:

• the average value of their US imports
• the impact of any possible UK tariffs
• how they would adjust to them.

The information gathered will help the government to assess the scope and impacts of any UK tariff measures that could be applied.

The UK government has released an 'indicative long list' of US products that are most likely to be considered for UK tariffs in response to US measures to assist businesses in evaluating potential impacts. According to 2024 data, this list covers about 27% of UK imports of US-origin goods.

The 'indicative long list' does not imply all items will be subject to future tariffs; it is a selection pool for potential tariffs. The list identifies products with limited impact on the UK, considering supply chain risks and public interest, including medical supplies and national security.

DBT is inviting input from all stakeholders that could be affected by potential UK tariff measures because they import or consume US products.

Respond to this request for input.

For any questions or queries, including on technical issues, please contact: tariff.response@businessandtrade.gov.uk

First published 3 April 2025