News · 25 July 2026

New US tariffs put UK at a trade disadvantage to EU

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America's latest tariffs mean the EU now has a better trade deal than Britain in some key sectors. While the UK's overall tariff rate of 10% hasn't changed, the EU's blanket tariff has dropped from 15% to 10%. The new tariff rates give the EU an advantage for goods like bikes, clothing and chemicals, though US tariffs on Scotch whisky are now zero.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 July 2026 at 0:02

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