Context
The question discusses the need for increased UK steel exports, referencing the United States' Made in America Act as a model.
Question
We can learn from the United States where the Made in America Act 2021 and informal targets in Government contracts support US steelmakers. The UK Government have told me that the World Trade Organisation does not allow them to do that, but the US example shows that is not true. Will the Secretary of State tell her colleagues across Government that we can help boost steel exports if the UK Government give a big vote of confidence to our steel industry and start to make, buy and sell more in Britain?
Answer from Anne-Marie Trevelyan
UK steel exports across the world are worth nearly £4 billion. We and my right hon Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy continue to work with the steel industry to ensure that what is some of the world's best steel made in UK yards will continue to find new markets. We work not only with the US but also with likeminded allies in WTO against market-distorting practices.
Not addressed: Did not directly address whether other departments would support British steelmakers as per the Made in America Act example
How: We Work Closely With Beis, Against Market-Distorting Practices
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