House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Rejection of TRA recommendation to apply a provisional measure on hot rolled plate of South Korean-origin
09 June 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda
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At a glance
Key points
- The Secretary of State for Business and Trade rejected the TRA's recommendation to apply provisional anti-dumping measures on South Korean hot rolled steel plate.
- The decision was based on the consideration of wider public interest factors such as the preservation of critical national infrastructure and defence production.
- A public notice implementing this decision will be published on June 9, 2026.
Issue summary
This statement addresses the rejection of the Trade Remedies Authority's (TRA) recommendation to apply provisional anti-dumping measures on South Korean hot rolled steel plate.
Action requested
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has decided not to apply the provisional measure, considering wider public interest factors including preserving critical national infrastructure and defence production. A public notice will be published on June 9, 2026, to implement this decision.
Key facts
- TRA recommended a provisional anti-dumping measure of up to 29.12% duties.
- Investigation initiated on 6 June 2025 by the UK's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA).
- Decision impacts two domestic producers: Spartan Steel and Tata Steel UK.