To: The UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade and HM Treasury
Call on the UK Government to Respond to US Tariffs With Reciprocal Cultural Measures
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade should formally explore and publicly acknowledge reciprocal political responses to US trade tariffs, including symbolic cultural measures. This would send a clear message that the UK will respond proportionately when unfair trade actions are taken against British and European interests, and that reciprocal pressure can extend beyond traditional goods-based tariffs.
Why is this important?
The United States benefits enormously from the global use of the English language, which originated in England and underpins American business, diplomacy, technology, and culture worldwide. At the same time, the US has chosen to impose trade tariffs on the UK and other European partners, despite long-standing political and economic ties.
This campaign is not about hostility, but about fairness and reciprocity. When traditional trade measures are used aggressively, it is reasonable for the UK to respond with creative, symbolic pressure that highlights the imbalance in the relationship. By supporting this petition, people can call for a more confident and imaginative UK response that defends British interests and challenges unfair trade practices in a peaceful, proportionate way.
