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EU to double steel tariffs amid influx of Chinese imports

The European Union plans to implement a 50 percent tariff on steel imports, as confirmed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, which could harm the British steel industry.
UK Steel's director general, Gareth Stace, described the potential tax on steel imports as 'devastating' for the industry, noting a rapid rise of protectionist trade measures worldwide.
The UK Government is seeking urgent clarification from the European Commission regarding the impact of these tariffs to support the steel industry and protect jobs.
EU Commissioner Stephane Sejourne stated that Europe is reducing steel imports to 'save our European steel plants and jobs.

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