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Trade Policy Update

22 March 2022

Proposing MP
Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for International Trade
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Government is calling in the Trade Remedies Authority's reconsideration of the UK’s steel safeguard measure.

Action Requested

The Secretary of State for International Trade has written to the TRA to call in their reconsideration due to the strategic importance of the steel sector. The TRA will provide a report setting out its findings for the Secretary of State to consider.

Key Facts

  • Steel safeguard measure (TF0006) is under reconsideration.
  • The Government accepted the TRA's recommendation in June 2021 and extended it on five additional product categories.
  • The reconsideration involves 14 product categories with specific commodity codes listed for each.
  • Interested parties can contribute to the reconsideration process by contacting the TRA.
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