US poised to lower tariffs on British cars within days, UK minister indicates

Jonathan Reynolds said he and Keir Starmer spoke to the US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, specifically about lowering car tariffs. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

The United States is poised to start lowering its tariffs on some British products within days, the UK trade secretary has indicated.

Jonathan Reynolds told reporters the US was expected to slash its tariffs on British cars “very soon” after “a very significant week” of talks.