# British Chambers of Commerce

Type: Company

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/british-chambers-of-commerce
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## Timeline

- **2026-07-24**: New 10-12.5% forced-labour tariff regime announced — US Trade Department imposes tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on approximately 60 countries including the UK under forced-labour provisions. EU benefits from separately negotiated more favourable terms.
- **2026-07-18**: Temporary 10% levies expire — The interim tariff regime came to an end, creating a deadline for the US administration to introduce replacement measures.
- **2026-02**: US Supreme Court strikes down temporary tariffs — The US Supreme Court declared the existing temporary 10% levies illegal, forcing the administration to develop a new legal basis for tariff measures.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### UK Supply Chains Hit with 12.5% Tariff as EU Wins Better US Trade Terms
2026-08-03 09:44:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The new US forced-labour tariff regime imposes 10-12.5% duties on UK exports while the EU operates under a more favourable deal, creating a procurement cost gap that threatens to relegate British suppliers to second-tier status. Supply chain consultancy Proxima warns UK firms are underprepared for the compounding cost pressures. Procurement teams face immediate sourcing recalculations as US importers gain a structural incentive to switch from UK to EU suppliers.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/uk-supply-chains-12-5-percent-us-tariff-eu-competitive-gap

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