US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on United Kingdom
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
The UK exports Scotch whisky, Jaguar/Land Rover cars, and pharmaceuticals. A 10% tariff is moderate, but your bottle of single malt and British-made cars will cost a bit more. The UK is also the 2nd largest holder of U.S. debt.
United Kingdom tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients | 10% | USTR / official |
United Kingdom trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $722.7B 2nd largest foreign holder
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $12.3B 2024 goods trade deficit
- FDI in U.S. $870B Largest FDI source country
- U.S. Equities $1450B UK holdings in U.S. stocks
United Kingdom tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on United Kingdom?
United Kingdom faces an effective US tariff of 10%, with patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which United Kingdom sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients (10%).
What does United Kingdom's tariff impact score mean?
30/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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