Written questions

Iron and Steel: Import Duties

2026-06-22 · Department for Business and Trade · HL1217 · Official question

Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the negative financial impact on businesses in Northern Ireland of the new tariffs on steel products produced in Great Britain from 1 July.

Answer

The Government has set out that specific arrangements will be in place to facilitate the movement of steel to Northern Ireland. We will continue to provide guidance on these arrangements and support traders moving goods through the Trader Support Service....