UK government to stop blocking proposed EU tariffs on cheap illegally dumped Chinese steel

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The Issue

Dear Mr Corbyn

The British government has for the last three years been blocking efforts by the EU to equip itself with the sort of anti-dumping weaponry used by Washington to confront China and it's continued illegal dumping of cheap steel. China today announced an increase of 20% of steel production. It is naive to think that this is not an attempt by the Chinese to wipe out their competitors, corner the market and introduce massive price hikes by slashing production after all the competition has gone. So much for the free market.  

The UK government is deliberately sacrificing our steel industry just to improve relations with China. 

The government wants to 'consider ALL options' Why don't they start by agreeing to punitive tariffs to protect our industry or is our relationship with Chins so valuable that it merits ripping the heart out of our industrial base.

Can you ask Mr Cameron why is he blocking tariffs and is not challenging the illegal dumping of steel by China but is collaborating or at least turning a blind eye. 

Please sign and SOS - Save our Steel

 

The Decision Makers

Jeremy Corbyn
Leader of Labour Party

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