HS2 firm says new steel tariffs will ‘exacerbate’ cost pressures for UK construction industry
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Doubling tariffs on imported steel will significantly increase costs for the UK construction industry, which is already facing inflation due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. One of the major contractors for the HS2 project has alerted the government that these new tariffs will further strain budgets. The government’s decision aims to support local steelmakers but raises concerns about the financial viability of large infrastructure projects.
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The UK construction industry has been under pressure due to rising material costs, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions such as the Iran war. The HS2 project, with a budget exceeding £100 billion, is particularly vulnerable to these cost increases, making the government's tariff decision a contentious issue.
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