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Proceeding contribution from Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It occurred during Urgent question on Steel Tariffs.


Steel Tariffs

The Minister will be aware that Northern Ireland operates a dual market economy, relying on the same supply base in GB and the Republic Ireland for structural steel sections. GB buyers are aggressively competing for the same limited pool of steel, making steel sourced from GB or imported directly from Northern Ireland substantially more expensive. How can the Minister ensure that Northern Ireland has access to safe and affordable steel when the odds are clearly stacked against us?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
787 c847 
Session
2026-27
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Import duties Imports Iron and steel Manufacturing industries Trade remedies
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk