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Import Duties: USA

Asked by Clive JonesLiberal DemocratDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 13 March 2025UIN 36929

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the implementation of the US reciprocal tariffs proposal on UK steel and aluminium exports from 12 March 2025 on (a) economic growth and (b) levels of exports.

Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander

My Department continues to engage closely with the industries affected by the implementation of the US’ reciprocal tariffs proposal. We are resolute in our support for the UK steel and aluminium industry, which is vital to the UK economy. We have committed up to £2.5 billion to rebuild the steel sector and our upcoming Steel Strategy will be published in the Spring. We will continue to make a strong case for a UK exemption to these tariffs.

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