Iron and Steel: Import Duties
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what impact assessment he has made of the changes to steel tariffs on the supply chain for the defence industry.
Answered by Chris McDonald
The Government engaged extensively with both primary steel producers and downstream users, including those in the manufacturing and defence sectors, to inform development of the steel trade measure, including a Call for Evidence in July 2025. The policy has been developed to strike the right balance between securing the future of domestic steelmaking and maintaining secure supply chains.
Detail of the codes under Categories 14 and 27 covered by the measure are available on GOV.UK. We will continue engaging regularly with companies across the supply chain and will closely monitor impacts. This includes a review after twelve months to ensure the measure remains effective and fit for purpose.
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