Guidance and support for businesses impacted by USA trade tariffs
The USA has recently announced the introduction of trade tariffs affecting the UK. These tariffs will present additional challenges for Scottish businesses that export to the USA, and for the global economy in general.
We know that these announcements will be concerning for many Scottish businesses. We've compiled some useful information and resources to help you prepare and adapt to ongoing shifts in global trade policy.
You can also browse and search all support currently listed on Find Business Support to find funding, advice and other services tailored to your needs – from making your business more resilient to changing global trade dynamics, to helping you plan for international success.
Useful resources
- Information on the USA trade tariffsopens in a new window from the Department for Business and Trade
- Exporting from the UK to the USA: a market guideopens in a new window from the Department for Business and Trade
- UK government seeks business views on response to tariffsopens in a new window: respond by 11:59pm on 1 May 2025
- Check duties and customs procedures for exporting goodsopens in a new window: guidance from the UK government
- Presidential action to introduce trade tariffsopens in a new window published on the White House website
- Look up commodity codes, duty and VAT ratesopens in a new window on imports and exports: UK government tool
- Research briefing on the USA trade tariffsopens in a new window in the House of Commons Library
- Export assessment toolopens in a new window from Scottish Enterprise, to help businesses assess, plan and get support for their export journey
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