A huge boost has been handed to UK households after the government announced a sudden tax cut which will see the price of 89 common items reduced including fruit juice, hoovers and pasta.

The UK government has announced it is cutting import tax on 89 common items in response to the increasing uncertainty surrounding exports to the US following Donald Trump’s ongoing see-sawing tariffs blitz. In response, the UK’s Global Tariff will be temporarily suspended on 89 products, the government announced today, Sunday April 13, saving at least £17M per year for businesses importing materials and products into the UK.

The Department for Business and Trade announced today: “Working in partnership with industry, the government has decided to suspend import tariffs on a whole range of products to lower costs for businesses, tariffs will now be cut to zero until July 2027.

“The savings to businesses on products such as pasta, fruit juices, coconut oil and pine nuts could be passed onto consumers just in time for the summer season, meaning lower food prices in supermarkets, restaurants and pubs.

“Products including agave syrup, often used in margaritas, and plant bulbs will also see tariffs removed meaning keen cocktail-makers and amateur gardeners could enjoy lowered costs as the warmer weather approaches."

The government said the tax cut will see prices ‘slashed on 89 foreign products ranging from pasta, fruit juices and spices to plastics and gardening supplies over the next two years’.

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “Free and open trade grows economies, lowers prices and helps businesses to sell to the world, which is why we’re cutting tariffs on a range of products.

“From food to furniture, this will reduce the cost of everyday items for businesses, with savings hopefully passed onto consumers.

"As we face a new era of global trade, this government is going further faster to make Britain the best country to do business, delivering on our Plan for Change. These suspensions are just another example of that."

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: “In a changing world we know families are anxious about the cost of living, and businesses uncertain about their future. That’s why we’ve announced lower prices on imports of everyday essentials - helping businesses to thrive and pass on savings to customers. Through our Plan for Change we’re supporting British business and putting more money in people’s pockets.”