Trump's tariffs are looming large over the UK’s last surviving steel towns
Published: 7/12/2025

UK steel towns like Port Talbot and Redcar are facing the looming threat of Trump's tariffs, impacting their last surviving steel industries. With struggles to compete against cheap imports and rising energy costs, these towns are at a crossroads. As the UK grapples with the potential extinction of its steel manufacturing, a shift towards new industries like renewable energy and carbon capture is being considered to revitalize these communities' economic prospects for the future.