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UK to Address EU's Proposed Cuts to Tariff-Free Steel Import Quotas

4 Haziran 2026The Guardian

UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle is set to meet with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to discuss concerns regarding proposed reductions in tariff-free steel imports. The EU's new quota system aims to cut overall tariff-free imports from non-EU countries by 47% compared to 2024 levels starting July 1.
The UK steel industry has expressed fears that these changes could have 'devastating' effects on its operations.
The UK steel industry, already facing challenges from global competition and rising costs, is particularly vulnerable to changes in trade policy. The EU's decision to cut tariff-free imports comes at a time when many industries are still recovering from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and grappling wit…
The proposed EU tariff-free steel import quotas represent a significant shift in trade policy that could jeopardize the UK steel industry's competitiveness. By nearly halving the amount of steel that can be imported without tariffs, the EU is potentially isolating itself from a crucial supply chain, which may lead t…

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