Keir Starmer has committed to supporting the UK steel industry with up to £2.5 billion in response to Donald Trump's tariff threat on steel imports. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds emphasized the government's unwavering dedication to the steel sector to sustain jobs and foster growth, noting that the UK currently only produces 30% of the steel it requires domestically. Gareth Stace, director general of UK Steel, expressed his approval of the government's pledge as a substantial investment in the steel industry. The UK government aims to assist steel producers by addressing energy costs and promoting recycling initiatives to ensure the industry's stability going forward.