英国钢铁行业要告政府“不讲武德”

Group 1 - The UK steel industry is threatening legal action against the government's decision to impose tariffs on raw steel imports from Asia, citing concerns over the impact on domestic manufacturers [1][3] - The UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds announced a reduction in the tariff-free import quota for raw steel from Vietnam and South Korea, claiming it aims to protect local steel producers from cheap imports [1][2] - The sudden decision led to significant logistical issues, with thousands of tons of raw steel stuck at UK ports due to a 25% tariff on goods that had already been paid for, causing financial strain and supply chain instability for manufacturers [2][3] Group 2 - The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) represents a large number of manufacturers affected by the government's decision, highlighting challenges such as rising costs and delivery delays [2][3] - Some manufacturers are uniting to support a judicial review of the government's decision, arguing that it did not follow the Trade Remedies Authority's (TRA) recommendations, which suggested a 40% cap on tariff-free imports [3] - The UK steel industry is facing long-term challenges, including declining demand due to reduced automotive production and a slowdown in the commercial construction sector, exacerbated by increased global competition [3][4]