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USA: Iron and Steel

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 March 2025UIN 38100

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of US steel tariffs on UK military shipbuilding.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The potential impact of US steel tariffs on UK military shipbuilding is still being explored. The UK benefits from a strong and balanced trade relationship with the US and we continue to share a longstanding, close relationship on all defence issues.

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