The UK government said it will reduce duty-free steel import quotas by 51% effective July 1. Imports exceeding the reduced quotas will be subject to a 50% tariff. The measures apply to steel products that can be produced domestically in the UK. Current safeguard quotas and the 25% additional safeguard tariff will cease to apply after June 30, 2026.

2026-06-25

The UK government said it will reduce duty-free steel import quotas by 51% effective July 1. Imports exceeding the reduced quotas will be subject to a 50% tariff. The measures apply to steel products that can be produced domestically in the UK. Current safeguard quotas and the 25% additional safeguard tariff will cease to apply after June 30, 2026.