The UK government has responded to US President Donald Trump's decision to impose an increased global tariff of 15%, with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson expressing a commitment to making the UK’s stance known through private channels. This response follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that invalidated Trump's previous import taxes, leading to an immediate announcement of new tariffs. Phillipson's comments indicate an ongoing concern for the continuity of the UK–US trade deal established the previous year, despite the upheaval.