UK officials remain hopeful about reaching an agreement with the United States to prevent a 50% tariff on British steel exports, with negotiations focused on implementing an economic partnership deal signed in May that offers a zero-tariff quota.

However, the US requires qualifying steel to be melted and poured domestically, raising concerns about exclusion.

Meanwhile, the UK has imposed tariffs on steel from countries like Vietnam and South Korea, prompting backlash from domestic manufacturers.