U.K. temporarily exempt from U.S. tariff hike on steel, aluminium

The United States has temporarily excluded the United Kingdom from a recent increase in steel and aluminium tariffs, according to an executive order, which came into effect on Wednesday. 

Trump’s executive order, which doubled the tariffs from 25% to 50%, will not affect the U.K. for now, leaving the levy at 25%.

The order increases import taxes for U.S.-based companies purchasing metals from other countries. However, the U.K.’s tariff rate remains unchanged due to a deal inked with the Trump administration last month.

This agreement, if implemented, would eliminate steel and aluminium tariffs for the U.K. The U.K. government has expressed its desire to put this agreement into effect as soon as possible. 

In the executive order, Trump stated that the U.K. required "different treatment" due to the U.S.-U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD) signed on May 8, 2025.

However, Trump also noted that the U.S. could raise the tariff on the U.K. to 50% "on or after July 9, 2025" if the U.S. determines that the U.K. has not complied with relevant aspects of the EPD.

 

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