Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Accepted
Economic Prosperity Deal automotive tariff reductions constrained by 100,000-vehicle quota and allocation uncertainty.
Conclusion
We agree with the UK automotive industry that the tariff reductions secured under the Economic Prosperity Deal are to be welcomed, but the benefits are constrained by the 100,000-vehicle quota and uncertainty around how it will be allocated. (Conclusion, Paragraph 61) 53
Government response summary AI-generated
The government clarifies that the 100,000-vehicle quota for UK automotive exports to the US, at a 10% tariff rate, will be administered by the US on a quarterly first-come, first-served basis starting January 1, 2026.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 28 November 2025. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗