Written question asked by Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Stockwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Iron and Steel: Import Duties
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the negative financial impact on businesses in Northern Ireland of the new tariffs on steel products produced in Great Britain from 1 July.
- Answer
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The Government has set out that specific arrangements will be in place to facilitate the movement of steel to Northern Ireland. We will continue to provide guidance on these arrangements and support traders moving goods through the Trader Support Service. This approach is consistent with the Government’s commitment in the Steel Strategy to tackling steel over capacity, and working with our international partners to do so.
The legislation implementing the new measure includes explanatory memoranda which set out how this measure will impact different types of businesses.
Secondary information
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- HL1217
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- 2026-27
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- Import duties Iron and steel Northern Ireland
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- Yes
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