UK Exports to U.S. Drop 25% After Tariff Changes by Trump

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UK goods exports to the U.S. decreased by approximately 25% following the implementation of tariff changes by President Donald Trump, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This decline amounts to a fall of £1.5 billion or 24.7%. Despite a trade deal last year, imports from the U.S. increased, resulting in a trade deficit for the UK. The Scotch whisky sector, which is significant for Scotland’s economy, employs around 40,000 people but is insufficient to offset the overall UK trade deficit caused by the tariffs.