Reeves moves to block cheap imports undercutting British high street

High street retailers have expressed concern that foreign companies are ‘dumping’ cheap goods in the UK, putting them at a disadvantage (Jacob King/PA) - (PA Archive)

The Chancellor has announced plans to beef up Britain’s defences against cheap imports undercutting UK businesses amid the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Rachel Reeves said she would review rules on “low value imports” due to concerns they unfairly benefit foreign companies such as Temu and Shein at the expense of British high street stores.