The US Government has imposed an additional 10% tariff on top of existing US duties, fees and taxes on imports from the UK. This came into effect on 5th April 2025.

These additional tariffs do not apply to US imports of:

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

The latest updates on US trade tariffs and the UK Government's response can be found here.

Check the new taxes

Check the new taxes on imports to the US using the Check duties and customs procedures for exporting goods service on GOV.UK.

Impact of Tariff Announcements on the Buckinghamshire economy

Buckinghamshire Business First is keen to understand the impact of the recent tariff announcements from the US government on the Buckinghamshire business community. We also want to know what you think about the impacts that any future UK tariffs might have, if applied on US goods, in response to the US government’s.

Please take a few moments to fill out this survey >

Your insights are invaluable to us, and we greatly appreciate the time you take to complete this survey. The responses gathered will play a crucial role in our discussions with the government, ensuring that the voices of our local businesses are heard and considered in policy-making. Thank you for your participation and support with this survey.

UK Government response and request for input

Businesses can share their views on potential UK measures responding to the new US tariffs by completing a 'request for input' online form before 11.59pm on 1st May 2025.

The government states: "We want to know what you think about the impacts that any future UK tariffs might have, if applied on US goods, in response to the US government’s recent tariff announcements. The information gathered will help the government to assess the scope and impacts of any UK tariff measures that could be applied."

Share your views on potential UK tariff measures in response to US tariffs >

For more on the official UK Government response to US trade tariffs, read the statement made to Parliament on April 3rd by the Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds MP.

Exporting to the United States: A market guide

General information on exporting from the UK to the US is available on the US Market Guide.

For an ongoing list of identified trade barriers with the US, use the Trade Barriers tool on GOV.UK.

Further exporting information and support for businesses can be found on great.gov.uk, including a step-by-step guide to exporting goods.