UK government halves tariff-free steel imports to protect domestic industry
The UK government will halve tariff-free steel imports starting July 1 to combat a glut of cheap Chinese metal. This measure will reduce the quota to 3.2 million tonnes, with tariffs on excess imports rising to 50%. Business secretary Peter Kyle stated the actions aim to protect UK steelmakers from global overcapacity.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 09:51 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 10:10 UTC
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