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Date: 30-may-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team
The United Kingdom is actively working to fast-track a key trade agreement with the United States, with the primary goal of slashing tariffs on British car and steel exports. The move comes amid growing economic pressure to boost post-Brexit trade partnerships and provide relief to struggling UK manufacturers.
While the framework of the deal is reportedly in place, sources confirm that the final green light still requires approval from U.S. President Donald Trump. Until then, the exact timing and specific conditions of the tariff reductions remain uncertain.
The UK’s automotive and steel sectors have been particularly hard-hit by post-Brexit tariffs and rising global competition. Industry leaders have long called for a more favorable trade arrangement with the United States, the UK’s second-largest non-EU trading partner.
President Trump has expressed conditional support for strengthening economic ties with the UK but remains cautious about opening American markets too freely. His administration is reportedly reviewing the UK proposal and may tie final approval to additional political or economic concessions.
Trade analysts note that Trump has used tariff flexibility as both a bargaining chip and a tool for domestic protectionism. As such, even if the UK accelerates its end of negotiations, the U.S. timeline may stretch until the summer or beyond.
This isn’t the first time US-UK trade talks have faced delays. Earlier efforts to establish a comprehensive free trade agreement stalled over disputes concerning food safety standards and digital trade regulations.
However, the current proposal appears to be more focused and limited in scope, targeting mutually beneficial sectors where consensus may be easier to reach.
The potential tariff cuts could be a much-needed win for British manufacturers amid a period of sluggish industrial growth. UK car exports to the U.S. totaled over £8 billion in 2024, while steel shipments exceeded £1.2 billion, according to government figures.
Reducing tariffs could:
Officials in London are optimistic but cautious. The UK government is expected to send a final delegation to Washington, D.C. in early June to press for a decision.
If the deal is approved, new tariff rates could be implemented as early as Q3 2025. But if the process stalls, UK exporters may face another year of uncertainty in a rapidly evolving global trade landscape.
For now, manufacturers, economists, and policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic are watching closely to see whether Trump’s pen will usher in a new era of bilateral trade—or keep British exports stuck at the border.
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