Steel tariffs watered down after industry backlash (opens original article in a new tab)

Government reduced steel import quota and kept 50% duty after industry backlash, with UK-EU deal to ease trade tensions.

• Government reduced steel import quota by 51% from initial 60% proposal
• Import duty remains at 50% despite industry warnings of harm to manufacturing
• UK and EU agreed on trade measures to protect steel industries without disrupting supply chains
• 11 steel types exempted from tariffs due to industry pressure