As U.S. tariff policies continue to evolve, trading partners are actively preparing retaliatory measures. The UK is reportedly developing its own trade enforcement instrument modeled on the EU’s anti-coercion mechanism, while the EU has threatened to deploy €93 billion in counter-tariffs. Escalating U.S.-UK tensions — compounded by disagreements over Iran — have put existing trade deals under pressure. Importers and exporters should closely review sourcing strategies and contract terms to account for potential cross-border cost increases.