[UK final steel trade measures approved, but quota concerns remain]

Published: Jun 29, 2026 13:41

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The UK will implement its final steel trade measures from July, keeping in-quota steel imports duty-free and imposing a 50% tariff on above-quota volumes. UK Steel welcomed the framework, saying it could support domestic resilience, capacity utilisation and investment. However, concerns remain over high quota allocations for galvanized steel, packaging steel and hollow sections. Tata Steel UK said some quota levels may still allow heavy import penetration and pressure domestic producers.

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