US trade tariffs
UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal
Last updated: 1 July 2025
The United States has announced that it will impose an additional 10% tariff on imports from the UK in addition to existing US duties, fees, and taxes. This came into effect on 5 April 2025 at 12:01am EST.
On 8 May 2025, further changes to US import tariffs were announced as part of the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal. The table below shows the current tariff rates, including which ones are confirmed and which are still being finalised under the agreement.
| Product | Current tariff | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| Steel and aluminium | Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff plus 25% | Ongoing negotiation. Current 25% tariff may be reduced to 0% if agreement by 9 July 2025. |
| Cars | 10% on the first 100,000 vehicles imported annually. Additional vehicles at reduced Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff plus 25%. | Confirmed. Tariff reduced from 27.5%, effective 30 June 2025. View the . |
| Beef | UK exports of beef currently subject to 65,000 tonne 鈥渙ther country鈥 tariff rate quota (TRQ) | By 31 January 2026, a UK TRQ of 13,000 tonnes will be set for exports of UK beef to the US at 0%. |
| Aircraft engines and components | 0% | Confirmed. Tariff reduced from 10%, effective 30 June 2025. View the . |
For information on the commitments made by the UK and US as part of the 8 May trade deal and areas where the UK and US intend to negotiate further, see .
You can check new taxes on imports to the US using the check duties and customs procedures for exporting goods tool.