US Tariffs

21 Jan 2026

Impact of US tariff threat revealed

A third of UK firms exposed to the threat of new US tariffs are already taking action, according to the first major business survey carried …

21 Jan 2026

BCC - US Tariffs Explained

William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, has written a three-page document explaining the planned US tariffs, what impact they could have, an…

19 Jan 2026

BCC responds to new US tariffs plans

Responding to news that the US plans to introduce fresh 10% tariffs on UK goods, from next month, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the …

01 Dec 2025

Pharma deal a welcome boost for UK

Reacting to news of a pharmaceuticals deal with the US, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:   “The original trade deal, ag…

31 Jul 2025

SME exporters hit by new US Customs charges

Responding to President Trump’s decision to charge import duties for low value goods entering the US, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, sa…

11 Jul 2025

UK trade stabilises after tariff hit

Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:          “UK trade showed signs of stabili…