Import Duties: USA

Department for Business and Trade written question – answered at on 9 April 2025.

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Photo of Tracy Gilbert Tracy Gilbert Labour, Edinburgh North and Leith

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of tariffs applied by the US Government on (a) jobs and (b) exports in (i) Edinburgh North and Leith constituency and (ii) Scotland.

Photo of Douglas Alexander Douglas Alexander Minister of State (Cabinet Office), Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)

We know that this will be a concerning time for businesses in Scotland; in 2024, 12.3% of goods exported from Scotland were to the US. That is why the government has been focused on negotiating an economic deal with the US and we remain committed to these discussions.

The government is resolute in our support for industry across the whole of the UK, and ministers and officials will continue to engage with businesses to understand the impact of these tariffs.

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