UK-EU Steel Talks Near Deadline as New Import Rules Loom

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UK-EU steel talks near deadline as new import rules loom

Britain is trying to finalize steel trade arrangements with the European Union before its current steel import protections expire on June 30. UK industry minister Chris McDonald said talks with the EU could continue until the last moment, but the government expects to have new rules ready for July 1. Reuters reported that the UK is still working through market-access details with the EU as the deadline approaches.   The new system is designed t…