US Steel Tariffs – Show Strength to Protect What is Left of the Welsh Steel Industry
13 Mar 2025
Responding to the news that the UK has been hit with a 25% import tax on steel imports to the US, Welsh Liberal Democrat Westminster Spokesperson David Chadwick MP said:
“This development only goes to show that Donald Trump and his sidekick Elon Musk intend to ride roughshod over UK interests, while the Conservatives and Nigel Farage gleefully cheer them on.
“Labour must respond to Trump's move with a show of strength to protect what is left of the Welsh steel industry. We know from his previous actions that this is the only way to stand up to him.
“The Government should now draw up plans for retaliatory tariffs, including plans for a Tesla tariff to hit Musk where it hurts.
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