GMB Union has described steel tariffs imposed today [Wednesday] as 'potentially disastrous'.
Charlotte Brumpton-Childs, GMB National Officer, said:
“These tariffs are potentially disastrous for all sides.
“The USA gains nothing and in many instances will be undermining its own manufacturing industry.
“There are shipments currently in the Atlantic, delayed by bad weather that could be subject to tariffs that weren’t planned to be.
“The Government is using all levers available and GMB is still hopeful we can get a common sense outcome.
“We must not take our eye off the EU and their response to tariffs which could further compound the pressure the UK industry will face.”
