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Iron and Steel: Import Duties

Asked by Jess Brown-FullerLiberal DemocratDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 3 July 2026UIN 13711

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he will consider undertaking a review of the tariff measures introduced under the UK Steel Strategy within six months of their implementation.

Answered by Chris Bryant

No. However, as I told the House, the government will conduct a review after 12 months to ensure the measure remains effective and the balance is right for both producers and downstream users. In addition, the department will actively monitor the implementation of the measure and ministers and officials will regularly engage with companies across the supply chain.

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