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Those most directly exposed in the UK to this trade war are British businesses - from carmakers to food producers - selling goods into the US.

The government has promised to consult businesses affected by the changes, with makers of machinery equipment, medicines and chemicals, alongside carmakers, most likely to be affected.

The White House noted that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the automotive supply chain, forcing carmakers to cut or delay production of vehicles.

Ten carmakers and two industry groups have been fined a combined total of nearly £78m for withholding information about vehicle recycling.

The 25% import tax on carmakers was briefly implemented but then paused at the beginning of March following pleas from major carmakers in North America like Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.