UK Prioritizes Exemption From 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs, Holds Off on Retaliation

Published: Mar 13, 2025 00:27

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[Regarding the 25% Tariff on Steel and Aluminum, the UK Prioritizes Seeking Exemption and Temporarily Refrains from Retaliatory Measures]
The Trump administration officially imposed a 25% tariff on global steel and aluminum imports today, affecting approximately £350 million worth of the UK's annual steel exports. UK Business Secretary Reynolds expressed disappointment but stated that no retaliatory measures would be implemented for now, as negotiations with the US are ongoing.
The EU, on the other hand, announced that it would impose €26 billion in retaliatory tariffs on the US starting April 1. The UK steel industry warned that the tariffs would impact jobs and harm the US defense and aerospace supply chains. The market reacted negatively to the tariff policy, with over $4 trillion wiped off the US stock market value, the US dollar exchange rate declining, and recession risks intensifying.

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