Commenting on the introduction of the Steel and Aluminium tariffs on March 12th, BritishAmerican Business CEO, Duncan Edwards said:

“The new US administration has set out to be a pro-business, pro-growth government and there is much in its agenda that our members will be encouraged by. However, imposing tariffs on a close trading partner like the UK, does not feel helpful to either country. Rather than fostering economic growth, these measures introduce unnecessary friction in a strong and mutually beneficial trade relationship.

“We welcome the UK government’s decision not to introduce its own retaliatory tariffs, and we hope discussions between the two governments can help reduce trade and investment barriers, strengthen economic ties, and ensure businesses on both sides of the Atlantic can thrive.”