Trump Imposes 10% Tariff on UK Goods, Posing Early Challenge for PM Andy Burnham
US President Donald Trump has imposed a new 10% tariff on British goods entering America, one of 60 countries targeted over claims of insufficient enforcement of bans on forced labour products. The move presents an early challenge for new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated the action aims to correct human rights abuses and trade distortions. The tariffs were announced just hours before previous temporary levies expired. The UK, which exports more to the US than any other country, faces a blow, though a UK government spokesperson insisted there is no change to the existing 10% tariff rate and that preferential access under the Economic Prosperity Deal remains. The decision risks angering US voters who largely oppose tariffs due to higher import costs.
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