UK autos spared under U.S. tariff cut but steel still in question

The U.K.’s trade deal with the U.S. comes into effect on Monday. It gives British cars a preferential tariff rate over autos imported to America from other parts of the world. However, questions over a reduction in tariffs on U.K. metals remain. Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a visit to a Jaguar Land Rover car factory on April 7, 2025 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.  Wpa Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images

LONDON – The U.K.-U.S. trade deal comes into play on Monday, giving a preferential tariff rate to British cars imported to America, while questions linger over final levies on the U.K.’s metal exports.

Back in May, the U.K. became the first country to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. since White House leader Donald Trump unveiled his so-called reciprocal tariffs a

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