Written questions

Iron and Steel: Import Duties

2026-06-21 · Department for Business and Trade · 11874 · Official question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of a 50 percent tariff on steel coming into the UK that cannot be made in the UK on the ability of UK manufacturers to provide the required amounts

Answer

UK producers manufacture a wide range of steel products. They also have under-utilised production capacity. Current demand and production levels were taken into account when setting quota sizes, and further information can be found on GOV.UK.We will close...