Dossier
UK steel industry
Coverage of UK steel industry in the Nexus archive.
- Fears Labour is blowing another huge hole in defence budgets with tariffs meant to prop up UK steel industry
The article expresses concerns that Labour's use of tariffs to support the UK steel industry may create a significant deficit in defense budgets. Key points include fears of financial strain on defense spending linked to industrial policy decisions.
- UK to challenge EU over ‘devastating’ plans for new tariff-free steel import quotas
The UK is challenging the EU's plan to reduce tariff-free steel imports by 47% from 2024 levels, with Business Secretary Peter Kyle set to meet EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to discuss the issue. The UK steel industry has warned of 'devastating' consequences from the new quota system.