India and six nations flag UK steel curbs at World Trade Organization (WTO)

Key facts

• India and six other countries raised concerns at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the United Kingdom's (UK) steel safeguard measures.
• The UK's proposed measures, slated to come into effect on July 1, will reduce overall quota volumes by 60% compared to earlier safeguard measures.
• Steel imports exceeding the specified quota levels will face a 50% tariff.
• The issue impacts the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed on July 24, 2025.
• The countries flagging concerns at the WTO Council for Trade In Goods include India, Brazil, Turkiye, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, and Korea.