Baseline tariffs on UK goods 'to stay

A BASELINE 10% tariff on most UK goods heading for the United States is likely “here to stay”, Peter Mandelson has said.

- GEORGE THOMPSON

The UK’s ambassador to the US also said Donald Trump should expect a “warm reception” when he visits Britain for his unprecedented second state visit later this year.

Lord Mandelson, pictured right, spoke to the Sunday Times as confusion remains over whether UK steel imports will continue to face 25% tariffs from the US, or could even see them rise to 50%.

The trade deal struck by Britain and America has reduced levies on car and aerospace imports.

But when it was signed, Sir Keir Starmer and Mr Trump suggested more negotiations were needed to reduce steel tariffs.

A baseline tariff of 10% remains in place for most other imports.

Lord Mandelson told the Sunday Times: “I think the 10% universal tariff is here to stay.