Written questions

Iron and Steel: China

Commons · Question 115152 · Tabled 23 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 2 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he is taking steps to help reduce levels of imports of Chinese-produced steel.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 2 Mar 2026

We seek to protect our steel industry from the impacts of unfair trading practices and global overcapacity, using trade remedies such as anti‑dumping and anti‑subsidy measures alongside the steel safeguard.We are prioritising the development of a robust, ...