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The United Kingdom is a primary party to the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, as evidenced by the reciprocal trade agreements regarding beef imports [1], the modification of tariff rates for UK vehicle and automotive parts imports [2], and the specific quotas and exemptions established for UK automotive and aerospace products [3].
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Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 4 facts
claimThe US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal establishes a new tariff baseline, maintaining the Liberation Day 10 percent rate and increasing the import quota for beef, which the United Kingdom reciprocated.
measurementOn June 16, 2025, the White House issued Executive Order 14309, which implemented parts of the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, including a 100,000-vehicle quota at a 10 percent tariff rate for UK automotive imports, a 10 percent tariff on automotive parts, and an exemption for UK aerospace products falling under the WTO Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft.
claimThe US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal allows for future negotiations to lower tariff rates on aluminum, pharmaceutical products, and steel.
claimThe US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal modifies Section 232 sectoral tariffs by providing the United Kingdom a 10 percent tariff rate for vehicle imports, replacing the 25 percent rate announced by President Trump on March 26, 2025.