Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$5.5B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$8.3B
August 2026
Trade surplus
$2.8B
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
In August 2026 the United States imported $5.5B from United Kingdom and exported $8.3B to it, across 3,797 imported product categories.
United Kingdom was the 14th-largest source of U.S. goods imports in August 2026. Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $62.3B from United Kingdom and exported $111.7B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $2.8B with United Kingdom, exporting 1.5× as much as it imported. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from United Kingdom in August 2026 (preliminary) were 16% higher, and exports to United Kingdom were 38% higher.
The United Kingdom is one of the world's largest economies and a major global trading nation, having left the EU customs union and single market following Brexit in January 2021. Trade with the UK now requires customs declarations, rules of origin compliance, and adherence to UK-specific regulatory standards distinct from EU requirements. The UK has been actively negotiating independent free trade agreements with countries including Australia, Japan, and is pursuing accession to the CPTPP.
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Since January 1, 2021, the UK is outside the EU customs union and single market. Goods traded between the UK and EU now require full customs declarations, tariff assessments based on rules of origin, and compliance with separate UK regulatory standards.
The TCA provides for zero tariffs and zero quotas on goods that meet the applicable rules of origin requirements. Goods that do not meet origin criteria may still be subject to tariffs.
The UK's top exports include machinery, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, and financial services, while major imports include machinery, vehicles, fuels, and consumer goods.
The top U.S. imports from United Kingdom are Medicaments in Measured Doses or Retail Packaging, US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement and Turbojets with Thrust Exceeding 25 kN, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $405.1M | |
| 2 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $380.2M |
| 3 | $314.8M | |
| 4 | $203.1M | |
| 5 | $201.2M | |
| 6 | $159.5M | |
| 7 | $154.1M | |
| 8 | $104.2M | |
| 9 | $96.3M | |
| 10 | $91.0M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.7B | |
| 2 | $1.0B | |
| 3 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $765.7M |
| 4 | $536.1M | |
| 5 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $288.1M |
| 6 | $249.7M | |
| 7 | $157.8M | |
| 8 | $125.8M | |
| 9 | $99.1M | |
| 10 | $97.9M |
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$110.8B
Services Imports
$97.6B