Iron and Steel: Manufacturing Industries
Lords · Question HL11057 · Tabled 15 Oct 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Wigley
To ask His Majesty's Government, following proposals by the European Commission to double the tariff on steel and to limit tariff-free import volume, what steps they intend to take to safeguard the future of the steel industry in (1) Port Talbot, and (2)
Answer
Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra, 24 Oct 2025
We are engaging with the EU on how their proposed trade measure will apply to the UK, while honouring our existing agreements and minimising disruption. We reserve the right to take any action in response to changes to our trading relationships.The govern...