Tue, 16 Sep 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed

An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.
Tariffs on UK steel exports to US put on hold indefinitely UK's 25% tariff on steel exports to US remains in place despite hopes for deal Senior government sources say UK has competitive advantage over other countries with higher tariffs President Trump hints at possible tariff relief for UK steel during state visit Industry insiders welcome Trump's comments but express disappointment and frustration Government maintains that "remains a path to zero" on tariffs, despite current deadlock UK steel industry in financial distress with several plants under government control Tariff relief crucial to competitiveness of UK steel producers in global market
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