Written questions

Import Duties: USA

Lords · Question HL1094 · Tabled 18 Jun 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 1 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Fox

To ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to ensure that the administration of the US tariff quota continues to protect high-end British manufacturers and exporters.

Answer

Answered by Lord Stockwood, 1 Jul 2026

The UK remains the only country to have secured a 10% tariff for automotives within quota - saving hundreds of millions of pounds on UK exports annually.We will continue to engage with the US Administration, and with the UK autos industry on how we can be...