UK steelmakers are in crisis as flood of cheap imports—mainly galvanized steel from Vietnam, South Korea, and India—crush domestic demand and profits. Llanwern plant, once a powerhouse, now holds just 25% of the UK market, forcing workers into idle shifts amid mounting losses. Government tariffs, meant to shield local industry, have backfired by triggering quotas and taxes that raise costs and strain supply chains. With no clear end in sight and downstream businesses also at risk, workers and industry leaders are demanding urgent action—while the government promises a 12-month review, many fear the damage is already done.

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