Resource Library
Resource Library
West Midlands Exposure to USA Import Tariffs Briefing: 3rd April 2025
On 2nd April 2025, President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs on goods entering the USA, including a 25% tariff on imported cars. With the West Midlands a major UK exporter to the US, this move is expected to bring significant challenges, especially for the region’s automotive sector, home to Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin. This briefing explores what this means for the West Midlands
Black Country Business Dudley Economic Impact Economy Insights Places Sandwell Walsall West Midlands Wolverhampton
Midlands Engine - The Midlands Space Cluster
A short paper on the Midlands Space Cluster based on an industry roundtable and supporting data.
Midlands Engine
Midlands Engine - The Midlands Cyber & Defence Cluster
A short paper on the Midlands Cyber & Defence Cluster based on an industry roundtable and supporting data.
Midlands Engine
Local Sites and Employees Linked to Trade in Goods
The number of local sites and employees across the Black Country area linked to a business carrying out international trade in goods.
Black Country Business Insights
Midlands Engine Regional Economic Impact Monitor: Edition 56
Regional Economic Impact Monitor: Edition 56
Business Economy England Insights Midlands Engine Places
Regional Household Final Consumption Expenditure
Estimates of household spending and saving
Economy Insights People West Midlands
Housing Affordability
House price to income ratio for the Black Country area
Black Country Insights
Midlands Engine - The Midlands Aerospace Cluster
A short paper on the Midlands Aerospace Cluster based on an industry roundtable and supporting data.
Midlands Engine
Black Country Annual Economic Review 2024 - Interactive Version
An interactive version of our annual economic review to help understand the local challenges and opportunities
Black Country Business Economy People Places State of the Sub Region
International Trade by Local Area
This briefing provides analysis on annual trade in goods and services for the Black Country
Black Country Business Insights