The Trump administration’s broad-based tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. went into effect this week, triggering retaliatory measures from its trading partners and sparking concerns over a trade war.

The tariffs imposed on steel exports to the US are "very disappointing", the MP for Scunthorpe has said. Donald Trump's administration has put the 25% charge on all steel and aluminium imported into the country. UK Steel director general Gareth Stace said the tariffs "couldn't come at a worse time for the UK steel industry".