Gareth Stace
Gareth Stace is the Director General of UK Steel, an industry body representing the UK steel sector. He has been an outspoken advocate for the steel industry, emphasizing the challenges posed by global protectionism and tariffs, particularly those introduced by the United States. Stace has highlighted the potential impact of these tariffs on the UK’s steel exports and the broader implications for the nation's balance of trade. Recently, he has been in the news for addressing the urgency of government action to support the steel industry, especially in light of the UK’s significant steel exports to the US.
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Gareth Stace, the CEO of UK Steel, warned that the new tariffs could be fatal for many remaining steel companies.
FT узнала, что ЕК хочет ввести пошлины 50% на импорт стали со всего мира — РБК
Russia· 2025-10-07
Gareth Stace from UK Steel said the UK should beef up its own trade defences.
UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed
United Kingdom· 2025-09-16
Gareth Stace, director general of the trade group UK Steel, is cautious about the future of the UK steel industry.
Trump's tariffs add to fears in the UK's struggling steel townsUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-13
Gareth Stace said he looks forward to benefiting from a tariff rate cut similar to that which the automotive and aerospace industries will enjoy.
‘Vital’ that British steel gets Trump tariff deal after UK-US trade pact, say unions | International tradeUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-17
Its director general, Gareth Stace, said that continued 25% tariffs will benefit shipments already on the water.
White House signals UK will be spared 50% steel and aluminium tariffs | Trade policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-04
Gareth Stace is the Director General of UK Steel who commented on the UK's exemption from the 50% tariff.
UK temporarily spared from Donald Trump's 50% metal tariffsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-04Gareth Stace, director general of UK Steel, warned that a 50% tariff would be catastrophic for UK exports to the US.
Donald Trump doubles US steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%United Kingdom· 2025-06-04
UK Steel director general Gareth Stace said the doubling of tariffs plunges the UK steel industry further into confusion.
UK steelmakers call Trump doubling tariffs 'another body blow'United Kingdom· 2025-05-31
Gareth Stace welcomed the agreement, stating it would be a 'great relief' for the steel sector.
EE.UU. logra con Reino Unido el primer acuerdo comercial en medio de la ofensiva de aranceles de Trump
Bolivia· 2025-05-11
UK Steel director General Gareth Stace welcomed the agreement, saying it would offer 'major relief' to the steel sector.
US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metalsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-08
UK Steel director general Gareth Stace praised the efforts of British Steel staff during a crisis.
Stock markets rise on signs of Trump tariff retreat; British Steel races to keep furnaces burning – business live | BusinessUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-14
Gareth Stace, the director general of trade group UK Steel, said British Steel's announcement was a 'pivotal moment' for the sector.
British Steel closure threat puts up to 2,700 jobs at riskUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
Gareth Stace is the head of UK Steel who commented on the impact of tariffs on the steel industry.
Starmer evita las represalias arancelarias contra Trump a pesar del castigo al acero británico | Internacional
Spain· 2025-03-13
Gareth Stace, director-general of UK Steel, said the government's commitment to the industry was both vital and welcome.
Government plans to protect UK steel industry amid threat of tariffsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-16
Gareth Stace said the US action would stifle UK exports and damage Britain’s balance of trade.
UK rushes forward plans for £2.5bn steel investment after Trump announces tariffs | Steel industryUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-15