Made in Britain applications surge following Trump tariffs

The trade organisation representing British manufacturers has seen a surge in membership applications in the last month, as interest in ‘buying British’ grows.

In the month following the introduction of new tariffs on imported goods into America, the internationally recognised trademark, Made in Britain has seen a 20% increase in the number of companies applying to join the organisation.

The introduction of 10% tariffs on all imported goods from Britain and other countries, including a 25% tariff on steel, aluminium and cars, has prompted calls for consumers to buy more British goods.

Made in Britain CEO, John Pearce said: “Since the tariffs, more businesses are focused on British manufacturing representation and promotion so we have seen a real upswing in the number of UK manufacturers reaching out to us to register as members of Made in Britain. There’s a clear correlation with the introduction of America’s sweeping trade tariffs, with businesses eager to celebrate and showcase their British-made products.

“We currently have more than 2,155 members, but we take the time to vet each company that applies for membership to make sure that their products really are manufactured in the UK. We also make sure that they live up to British values of creating high-quality employment, sustainability and ethical business practices, making it a real mark of distinction.

“If there is one positive outcome of all of these trade tariffs, it’s that consumers, retailers and manufacturers are recognising the value of British-made products and that’s exactly what we, as an organisation, want to encourage.”

Last month, the Liberal Democrat Party called for a national ‘buy British’ campaign, including the use of clear ‘Made in Britain’ labelling. Made in Britain has backed this suggestion and has written to Sir Kier Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey to underline its established, industry-led, not-for-profit, independent and widely recognised efforts to support UK manufacturing in the UK and around the world.

Made in Britain is a world-class trade organisation dedicated to promoting British-made products, driving sustainable growth for its members and the broader UK economy. It aims to represent the highest standards of environmental and social values in business, with a focus on building universal recognition and measurable trust in the registered trademark. The organisation supports manufacturers in promoting their products and helps consumers easily find British-made goods, to bring about growth for the sector and ensure that British-made products are recognised and celebrated both at home and abroad.