Britain on Friday said the United States’ latest ​decision to impose tariffs on ‌its trading partners over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labour ​bans would have no negative ​effect on UK businesses.

“There is ⁠no negative change to the ​tariff rate facing UK businesses ​as a result of this announcement. Our agreement with the US remains in ​place, and today we ​see an improvement to our trading terms ‌with ⁠zero tariffs on whisky and medical technology,” a government spokesperson said.

“We take forced labour very ​seriously to ​ensure ⁠that in global supply chains UK businesses are ​not complicit. The US has ​recognised ⁠the steps the UK is taking, which is why there ⁠are ​no additional tariffs ​for the UK under this announcement.”