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Rejection of TRA recommendation to apply a provisional measure on hot rolled plate of South Korean-origin

09 June 2026

Proposing MP
Rhondda
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade

At a Glance

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.
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