by The United States and the United Kingdom have concluded a new trade deal. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially announced it.
According to the agreement, the first 100,000 British-made cars imported into the US annually will be subject to a 10% tariff. After exceeding this limit, the rate will increase to 25%.
Although the total volume of exports from British automakers to the US exceeds 100,000 units per year, it is worth considering that not all these cars are manufactured directly in the UK. According to 2024 data, the value of British cars exported to the US was about $12 billion.
In addition to the automotive industry, the deal provides for expanded access for American goods to the British market. It is expected to open additional opportunities for the export of US agricultural products worth about $5 billion.
A historic trade deal between the US and the UK opens $5 billion in new export opportunities, while simultaneously strengthening national security.
The deal also provides for the elimination of tariffs on the export of British steel and aluminum to the US, which previously stood at 25%. The UK government called this deal “historic,” as it significantly reduces tariff barriers for British manufacturers.
Reaction from American Automakers
American auto giants – Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis – expressed dissatisfaction with the deal. They believe it favors British competitors at the expense of North American manufacturers.
Representatives of the US auto industry stated that the deal creates unequal conditions, making car imports from the UK more advantageous than from Canada or Mexico. They also expressed concern that this could set a precedent for future negotiations with other countries.
