Petition
Ban any world leader currently placing punitive tariffs against us from the UK
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
If any world leader places punitive tariffs against the UK, or if they have been convicted of crimes in their country of origin, that should bar them from entering the UK and from all state visits.
Appeasement does not work. We should know that.
The UK government should stand up to ALL foreign autocrats, including refusing entry to this country.
This petition proposes two simple criteria:
1. If they have imposed tariffs (or similar) that impede our trade into their country, on reciprocal grounds or otherwise
2. If they have ever been convicted of a crime, regardless of sentence, in their country of origin.
Then they should be barred from entry to our country indefinitely.
The UK government should stand up to ALL foreign autocrats, including refusing entry to this country.
This petition proposes two simple criteria:
1. If they have imposed tariffs (or similar) that impede our trade into their country, on reciprocal grounds or otherwise
2. If they have ever been convicted of a crime, regardless of sentence, in their country of origin.
Then they should be barred from entry to our country indefinitely.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Dear Keith,
I hope you are well and thank you for your petition: Ban any world leader currently placing punitive tariffs against us from the UK.
Petitions need to call for a clear action. We’re not sure exactly what you mean by “punitive tariffs” and tariffs which “impede trade”. We are unclear if you would like your request to apply to leaders of countries that impose any tariffs on UK goods, or just particular types of tariffs.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
Kind regards,
Rahul
I hope you are well and thank you for your petition: Ban any world leader currently placing punitive tariffs against us from the UK.
Petitions need to call for a clear action. We’re not sure exactly what you mean by “punitive tariffs” and tariffs which “impede trade”. We are unclear if you would like your request to apply to leaders of countries that impose any tariffs on UK goods, or just particular types of tariffs.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
Kind regards,
Rahul
Timeline
| 23 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Jun 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
2 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.