Iron and Steel: Import Duties
2026-06-02 · Department for Business and Trade · 6491 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the ability of UK producers to meet domestic demand for stainless steel tubes in the context of upcoming tariffs on steel imports.
Answer
The Government has considered the ability of UK producers to meet domestic demand for stainless steel products, including large rods and tubes, and that is being factored into the trade measure design.The measure has been designed to strike a balance betw...