Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed steel trade measures on the manufacturing and construction sectors in Shropshire.

The Government recognises the importance of downstream users, including manufacturing and construction, alongside a resilient steel sector.

The measure balances support for steelmaking with the need for secure supply chains and has been shaped through extensive engagement

To ease impacts, goods contracted before 14 March 2026 and imported between 1 July and 30 September will be exempt under a transitional arrangement.

The Steel Strategy aims to create a more competitive landscape for UK production, to enable companies to use more domestic content.

We will keep the measure under review, including a review after twelve months to ensure its effectiveness.