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Import Duties: USA

Commons · Question 36929 · Tabled 10 Mar 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 13 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Clive Jones

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) eco

Answer

Answered by Douglas Alexander, 13 Mar 2025

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 committe...