Britain is facing down permanent 10 per cent tariffs on exports to the US even if it reaches a deal with Donald Trump, the President's allies have warned. Ministers are growing concerned that securing an outright exemption from the levy might not be possible - despite Trump's tariff U-turn just days ago.

The UK is in touch with the US administration every day as ministers and officials scramble to avoid more economic chaos triggered by President Trump's tariff blitz.

UK-US deal or eased tariff rates ‘won’t be enough’ for Britain, Starmer warns - Ministers including Chancellor Rachel Reeves have stressed the UK must look elsewhere to improve relations with other countries aside from the US.