US Tariffs

13 Mar 2026

Tariff clouds weigh on exports as 2026 begins

Commenting on the first trade data release of 2026 by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British …

24 Feb 2026

Fresh uncertainty as new 10 per cent tariff introduced

Reacting to a new 10 per cent US Tariff being introduced overnight instead of the expected 15 per cent, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy a…

21 Jan 2026

Impact of US tariff threat revealed

A third of UK firms exposed to the threat of new US tariffs are already taking action, according to the first major business survey carried …

21 Jan 2026

BCC - US Tariffs Explained

William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, has written a three-page document explaining the planned US tariffs, what impact they could have, an…

19 Jan 2026

BCC responds to new US tariffs plans

Responding to news that the US plans to introduce fresh 10% tariffs on UK goods, from next month, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the …

01 Dec 2025

Pharma deal a welcome boost for UK

Reacting to news of a pharmaceuticals deal with the US, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:   “The original trade deal, ag…