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UK aims to boost steel production and cut imports with tariff increase
First article: 19 mar. 2026, 02:01
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Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 02:04
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The UK government has announced plans to boost domestic steel production and reduce reliance on imports. A key component of this strategy is a proposed increase in steel tariffs, potentially doubling them to 50%. This move aims to protect UK steel plants from collapse and create a more competitive environment for local manufacturers. The government hopes that these measures will secure jobs and strengthen the UK's steel industry in the long term.Articles about this topic
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UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.
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UK to double steel tariffs to 50% to save plants from collapse
Business secretary announces new ‘steel safeguards’ during visit to Tata’s Port Talbot plantThe UK is to double tariffs on Chinese and other foreign steel in a bid to save its remaining plants from collapse.The new “steel safeguards” came weeks after bosses at Tata Steel in south Wales warned the government they had just two months to be saved. Continue reading...
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