Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association said: "British beer is renowned globally and the US is one of the most important markets for British brewers, who, in 2024 exported £126million of beer across the Atlantic. 

“A 25% tariff on beer imported into the US is a direct hit to the brewers of the UK, who contribute so much to this country’s economy and heritage. We urge the Government to defend the great British brewing industry and strike a deal which removes these harmful tariffs. With the enormous cost of doing business, many British brewers won’t be able to sustain a hit such as this from one of our biggest trading partners."