The UK government is inviting businesses to help shape future trade protections for the steel industry, aiming to strengthen critical supply chains, following re-cent efforts to defend UK steel, including a deal with the US to lift steel tariffs.

With the current steel safeguard measure expiring in June 2026, the government is looking for robust, long-term solutions for the steel industry. Steel producers, consumers, and unions will contribute to this process.

Jonathan Reynolds, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, stated the gov-ernment's commitment to the industry's success and job protection, adding that they would not stand by while cheap imports threaten to undercut UK industry.

A six-week Call for Evidence has been launched, complementing ongoing gov-ernment support and the upcoming steel strategy.