Most Britons think that the USA’s decision to increase tariffs by a lower level on imported goods from the UK than other places is not a result of diplomatic efforts by Keir Starmer and the UK government, shows latest GLPOR survey.

To what extent, if at all, do you think that the USA’s decision to increase tariffs by a lower level on imported goods from the UK than other places is a result of diplomatic efforts by Keir Starmer and the UK government?

According to latest GLPOR survey 41 % of Britons think that the USA’s decision to increase tariffs by a lower level on imported goods from the UK than other places is not at all a result of diplomatic efforts by Keir Starmer and the UK government, compared to 2 % who think it is a great extent, 31 % think not very much, 4 % think a fair amount and 22 % don’t know.

Sample size: 17046 adults in the UK

Fledwork: 2 – 21 April 2025