Question follow-through · 6490

Iron and Steel: Import Duties

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the ability of UK producers to meet domestic demand for large stainless steel rods in the context of upcoming tariffs on steel.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
3 Jun 2026
Target answer date
9 Jun 2026
Answer
9 Jun 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 3 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the ability of UK producers to meet domestic demand for large stainless steel rods in the context of upcoming tariffs on steel.

  2. 9 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 9 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    The Government has considered the ability of UK producers to meet domestic demand for stainless steel products, including large rods and tubes, and that is being factored into the trade measure design.The measure has been designed to strike a balance betw...

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