Import Duties: USA
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with his US counterparts on tariffs.
Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander
The UK automotive sector is integral to our economy, and we are disappointed by the US decision to impose 25% tariffs on automotive imports and know this will be extremely concerning for the sector. We will always support our automotive industry
The government has launched a request for input from businesses to help inform our response to US tariffs
We remain committed to discussions with the US on a wider economic deal that works for both the UK and the US. But nothing is off the table; this government will do everything necessary to defend the UK’s national interest.
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