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".

President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% on Wednesday, promising that the taxes would help create U.S. factory jobs at a time when his seesawing tariff threats are jolting the stock market and raising fears of an economic slowdown.