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Trump Maintains Steel Tariffs, UK Officials Race for Exemption

6/18/2025

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Donald Trump is poised to keep 25% tariffs on UK steel imports unless he receives firm assurances about Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant. While a deal was struck to lower tariffs on UK car exports, steel tariffs linger. UK officials are racing against time to secure a full exemption, highlighting the stakes for local jobs.

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Donald Trump is poised to keep 25% tariffs on UK steel imports unless he receives firm assurances about Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant. While a deal was struck to lower tariffs on UK car exports, steel tariffs linger. UK officials are racing against time to secure a full exemption, highlighting the stakes for local jobs.