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 also share their views on potential UK measures directly with the government by completing an online form before 11.59pm on 1st May 2025.

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.

Tariffs webinar on May 8th

The UK Export Academy and Make UK are hosting a webinar for UK manufacturers on May 8th to outline how the current situation with US tariffs will impact UK businesses and how you need to consider impacts on your supply chain. Book a free place here >

There are further webinars on trading with the US and on exporting in general on the UK Export Academy website.

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.