USA Trump Imposes Stealth Tariffs Up to 25% on UK Products

[CharlieH]

 

Donald Trump has unexpectedly imposed up to 25% tariffs on 400 categories of UK goods containing steel or aluminium.

 

This expanded range covers items such as washing machines, motorbikes, tableware, and aluminium-packaged products like shampoo and condensed milk. The tariffs have caught many by surprise, sparking significant concern in UK industry circles.

Previously, the US had implemented a 10% tariff on most UK imports, but the recent increase subjects steel and aluminium goods to a steeper 25% tax.

 

The announcement by the US Department of Commerce sent ripples through the UK's manufacturing sector, with leaders warning of the potential "very damaging" effects on the industry.

 

Nick Bloor, CEO of Triumph Motorcycles, expressed astonishment at the timing of the announcement, especially considering the recent trade agreement between the UK and US. In May, both countries had agreed on a trade deal to reduce the 25% tariff on UK steel and aluminium exports to zero. However, UK exports remained under the 25% tariff after the Trump administration decided to raise tariffs on other nations to 50%.

 

Graeme Macdonald, CEO of JCB, is set to meet with Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to discuss the dire implications of these tariffs. Macdonald emphasized the need for urgency in resolving the issue, stating, "This has blindsided everybody. It's blindsided us, the UK Government, and definitely US customs."

 

The tariff upheaval arrives amid broader discussions within the Trump administration regarding economic strategies. On his platform, Truth Social, Trump highlighted a Congressional Budget Office update touting the tariffs' positive impact on reducing the US budget deficit. The CBO anticipates a reduction of £2.96 trillion ($4 trillion) over the next decade, marking an increase from its previous projection.

 

Beyond the immediate tariff increases, Trump has announced a "major tariff investigation" into imported furniture, signalling his administration's intent to revive domestic industries in states like North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan. He noted that the investigation would likely lead to further tariffs, with the aim of bolstering local manufacturing.

 

This unexpected tariff imposition has prompted significant discourse about its potential ramifications for international trade relations and economic alliances. UK businesses and government officials are scrambling to address the impacts, as sectors across the board assess the long-term effects of these trade barriers.

 

The implications for future US-UK trade negotiations are considerable, and analysts suggest this move may complicate diplomatic relations. The sudden tariff increase not only affects economic exchanges but also highlights broader geopolitical dynamics between the two nations.

 

As the business community reacts, the political landscape is poised for further developments. The UK government continues to seek clarity and negotiate with US counterparts, striving to mitigate the adverse effects while reinforcing its commitment to international trade cooperation.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Express 2025-08-24

 

 

 

[angryguy]

16 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

On his platform, Truth Social, Trump highlighted a Congressional Budget Office update touting the tariffs' positive impact on reducing the US budget deficit. The CBO anticipates a reduction of £2.96 trillion ($4 trillion) over the next decade, marking an increase from its previous projection.

So much for the doom and gloom posted here by the usual suspects

[JAG]

So much for the much vaunted Trade Deal clinched in Scotland.

 

It really is pointless even bothering to negotiate with Trumps regime. Whatever chaotic mental process, driven by his day to day narcissistic impulses, and whoever was the last lobbyist to stroke his ego in his golden cherub littered oval office, drives his decisions are impossible to predict! A deal is made and broken within two weeks!

 

The rest of the world is going to have to come to terms with quite simply not bothering with the United States. Trump's chaotic, unpredictable and constantly changing scattergun tariff policies make it impossible to have any coherent trade policy when dealing with the USA. Countries will look for alternatives, and even if they are perhaps, less lucrative partners, will deal with them as they are more reliable. America, you are destroying your own place in international trade. And the Dollar, yes it is still the major global reserve currency, but if you (Trump) f--k around with that, then people will bail out from that as well; and forget crypto, it has got his dirty pawprints all over it!
 

[Jim Blue]

Looks like that good old US  made Amish furniture will be coming back into fashion again!

[TedG]

2 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

Looks like that good old US  made Amish furniture will be coming back into fashion again!

It's high quality stuff; 

[JAG]

24 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

Looks like that good old US  made Amish furniture will be coming back into fashion again!

https://logos.fandom.com/wiki/Cracker_Barrel_Old_Country_Store?file=Cracker_Barrel_Print.svg

 

With that Cracker Barrel image revamp there should be plenty on the market over the next few months!

[shdmn]

Buh what about the price of eggs bro?

 

 

[angryguy]

4 minutes ago, shdmn said:

Buh what about the price of eggs bro?

 

 

60 eggs for 13 dollars at costco

[trucking]

41 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

Looks like that good old US  made Amish furniture will be coming back into fashion again!

 

More like this you mean

 

 

[NoDisplayName]

1 hour ago, angryguy said:

So much for the doom and gloom posted here by the usual suspects

 

So this was "data" released after he fired all the competent professionals and installed his MAGA-DEI buttlickers.

 

Do note their projection of tariffs collected was based on 2024 imports BEFORE the tariff-taxes were imposed on American consumers.

 

Bigly bogus.

 

 

[NoDisplayName]

1 hour ago, CharlieH said:

Previously, the US had implemented a 10% tariff on most UK imports, but the recent increase subjects steel and aluminium goods to a steeper 25% tax.

 

90 days, 90 broken deals.

 

Winning!

[shdmn]

15 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

90 days, 90 broken deals.

 

Winning!

TACO.  The convicted felon con-man is playing checkers and everyone else is playing chess.

[Tug]

That’s our Donnie kicking our erstwhile friends in the nuts and costing us consumers more and more every day!!tired of winning yet?

[TedG]

1 hour ago, shdmn said:

Buh what about the price of eggs bro?

 

 

 

This meme seems to ignore the fact that under Biden prices increased by 20 percent.  

[TedG]

4 minutes ago, Tug said:

That’s our Donnie kicking our erstwhile friends in the nuts and costing us consumers more and more every day!!tired of winning yet?

Did you forget about the cost increases under Joe Biden? 

[Slowhand225]

1 hour ago, JAG said:

So much for the much vaunted Trade Deal clinched in Scotland.

 

It really is pointless even bothering to negotiate with Trumps regime. Whatever chaotic mental process, driven by his day to day narcissistic impulses, and whoever was the last lobbyist to stroke his ego in his golden cherub littered oval office, drives his decisions are impossible to predict! A deal is made and broken within two weeks!

 

The rest of the world is going to have to come to terms with quite simply not bothering with the United States. Trump's chaotic, unpredictable and constantly changing scattergun tariff policies make it impossible to have any coherent trade policy when dealing with the USA. Countries will look for alternatives, and even if they are perhaps, less lucrative partners, will deal with them as they are more reliable. America, you are destroying your own place in international trade. And the Dollar, yes it is still the major global reserve currency, but if you (Trump) f--k around with that, then people will bail out from that as well; and forget crypto, it has got his dirty pawprints all over it!
 

You and your ilk talk like you have a seat at the table and know whats going on. You don't.
Clearly very few of you have any idea how negotiations happen but yap like you have a clue.  You don't.

So far all of the liberal hand wringing has been wrong. Its pretty nice to watch.

[Tug]

Just now, TedG said:

Did you forget about the cost increases under Joe Biden? 

Are you referring to the WORLDWIDE inflation caused by Covid?if that’s the case no I haven’t,nore have I forgotten how we here in the states had the best recovery of all the developed nations….all under Joe Biden.

[cjinchiangrai]

Trump is only doing what daddy Vlad tells him. Let's drive a wedge between the US and UK this week, and further destroy US manufacturing capability to Make Russia Great Again. Trump is a traitor.

[Stiddle Mump]

2 minutes ago, Slowhand225 said:

You and your ilk talk like you have a seat at the table and know whats going on. You don't.
Clearly very few of you have any idea how negotiations happen but yap like you have a clue.  You don't.

So far all of the liberal hand wringing has been wrong. Its pretty nice to watch.

Some of us on AN have insider information on US affairs. That's why we are ahead of the curve.

[Wake Up1]

2 hours ago, angryguy said:

So much for the doom and gloom posted here by the usual suspects

You do know Trump and MAGA cult members lie more than they tell the truth. You cannot believe anything the orange man says. 

[Gandtee]

1 hour ago, Jim Blue said:

Looks like that good old US  made Amish furniture will be coming back into fashion again!

"Pass round the logs, Mr Bill and put another log on the fire." The USA is 'Walking back for Christmas.'

[sammieuk1]

The special relationship at its finest' our PM' must now not put off any longer his spine transplant 🤔