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Written question asked by Will Forster (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Motor Vehicles: USA

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his department is taking to increase the annual quota British car manufacturers can export tariff free to the United States of America.

Answer

The UK remains the only country to have secured a 10% tariff for automotives within quota - saving hundreds of millions of pounds on UK exports annually.

We will continue to engage with the US Administration, and with the UK autos industry, on how we can best deliver for them.

Supporting the sector remains a priority for this Government, and we will keep industry informed to support business planning and future investment decisions.

The UK's landmark economic deal with the US will protect thousands of jobs, support key British industries, and help drive economic growth.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17906
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Exports Import duties Motor vehicles Quotas USA
Link
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