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The UK government has rolled out new trade measures effective July 1, 2025, aimed at protecting its domestic steel sector from import surges and unfair competition. The key change is a significant reduction in the annual import growth cap for steel—from 3% to just 0.1%—limiting the volume of steel foreign producers can bring into the UK market.
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds emphasized that the move is part of the government’s broader strategy to safeguard UK jobs and industrial resilience. He stated that protecting the steel industry is essential for economic security and long-term growth.
The updated safeguards are part of a refreshed trade policy that emphasizes robust defence tools and smarter trade deals. The government has also initiated a review of country-specific quotas and will work with the industry to design new safeguards beyond 2026.
This action follows the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025, passed in April, which granted the government powers to intervene in preserving vital steel assets like blast furnaces in Scunthorpe.
Together, these reforms aim to strengthen the UK's steel production capacity, protect domestic jobs, and ensure a level playing field in global trade.
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