SteelCast S4 E3: The Steel Trade Battle - Why New Tariffs Matter for Britain

What are steel tariffs and quotas, and why do they matter to the future of UK manufacturing? In this episode of Steel Cast, recorded outside the Houses of Parliament, host Tim Rutter is joined by Vlad Darahan, Head of International Trade at Tata Steel UK, to unpack the new UK and EU steel trade measures introduced on 1 July. They discuss what tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) actually are, why they were introduced, how global steel overcapacity is reshaping markets, and what the latest decisions mean for Tata Steel UK and the wider steel industry. The conversation explores the balance between free trade and protecting domestic manufacturing, the impact of imports on UK steel producers, and why maintaining a strong steel sector is critical for the UK's economic security. Topics covered: ✅ What are steel tariffs and quotas? ✅ Why were new UK and EU measures introduced? ✅ The impact of global steel overcapacity ✅ What the changes mean for Tata Steel UK ✅ Economic security and the future of UK steelmaking Don't forget to like, subscribe and comment with topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes. #SteelCast #TataSteel #UKSteel #TradePolicy #Tariffs #Manufacturing #SteelIndustry #EconomicSecurity #PortTalbot #GreenSteel