Expert warns new steel tariffs leave UK businesses with little time to prepare

Posted on 22 Jul 2026 by The Manufacturer
New tariff-rate quotas on steel imports came into force on 1 July, cutting the volume of tariff-free steel that can enter the UK by around 60% compared with the previous safeguard regime. The tariff on imports above quota has also doubled, rising from 25% to 50%. For construction firms, fabricators and any business that relies…

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