US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 25 percent tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, a move that would hit British exports, dominated by Tata Steel. (Camera: ADAM VAUGHAN.) FOOTAGE AT THE TATA STEEL MILL IN DEESIDE,

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the government has a strong case to avoid tariffs on UK-made steel entering the US.

The United States has announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports, effective from March 12. The move aims to reduce foreign dependency and bolster domestic production, impacting key suppliers such as Canada,