Iron and Steel: Imports
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of recent changes to steel import quotas and tariffs on UK manufacturing businesses; and whether he plans to undertake a review of those changes.
Answered by Chris McDonald
The Government held extensive consultations with producers and downstream users of steel to inform development of the new steel trade measure, including a Call for Evidence in July 2025, and will continue to engage regularly with companies across the supply chain. The measure has been carefully designed to minimise downstream impacts while addressing the existential threat to UK steelmaking. The Government will monitor implementation of the measure and conduct a review after twelve months to ensure it remains effective and that the balance is right for both producers and downstream users.
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