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Trump declares 25% tariffs on steel imports to the US

10 February 2025: UK Steel reacts to President Trump announcing new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the US, raising concerns over their impact on existing trade agreements, including the UK's tariff-rate quota system.

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Steel Council announced: A critical moment for the UK steel sector

7 January 2025: UK Steel is pleased to reveal that the Government has today unveiled that the Steel Council’s inaugural meeting will go ahead later this afternoon. Many of the struggles stem from years of inadequate policy support and a lack of favourable business conditions, with the compounding effect of international steel making overcapacity and high electricity prices. However, this has now changed.

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