UK exports to US slump as tariffs bite: Official data
- Posted on May 1, 2026
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UK exports to US slump as tariffs bite: Official data
British exports to the United States have fallen significantly following the imposition of US tariffs. The value of goods exported to the US dropped by £800 million. Car and pharmaceutical exports saw a decline. However, President Donald Trump has removed tariffs on Scottish whisky, offering some relief to the industry. The US remains the UK's largest goods export partner.