Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 15606

Iron and Steel: Import Duties

Tabled: 2 July 2026

Answered: 8 July 2026

Question

Jess Brown-Fuller

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the answer of 29 June 2026 to question 11861, whether his department has carried out a formal impact assessment on the potential impact of steel tariffs on downstream manufacturers.

Answer

Chris Bryant

This steel trade measure has been carefully designed to take account of UK industry needs, and to ensure continued supply of necessary imports to meet these aims.An Explanatory Memorandum accompanying the relevant legislation was published on 30 June, set...

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