The United Kingdom's new Steel Tariff Quota (TRQ) system, which came into force on July 1, along with the 50% tariff imposed on non-quota imports, has caused serious controversy in the European steel trade. Speaking to SteelRadar, a British industry professional who preferred to remain anonymous said the new regulation could provide short-term benefits for domestic producers, but would put significant pressure on supply chains, service centers, and importers. The expert stressed that competition, especially in the hot-rolled steel (HRC) market, may weaken and that price pressures may increase in the coming period. How do you assess the new system of tariff quotas for steel (TRQ), which entered into force on July 1? What were your initial observations regarding the market reaction in the early days of implementation? Personally, I think the UK needs a new steel production strategy, but the measures introduced under the current tariff quota system have gone too far. Customers are still looking for steel at affordable prices to compete with competitors or import finished products. How will the new quota system and the 50% tariff imposed on non-quota imports affect steel prices, supply reliability, and the UK supply chain? Speaking specifically about hot-rolled rolled products of category A (HRC), I believe that this situation actually paves the way for TATA UK to establish a monopoly position in the British market. This will damage service centers that compete with TATA's distribution network in the UK. We are already seeing a significant increase in prices for imported steel, as companies do not want to risk exceeding quotas and paying a 50% tariff. Margins in the steel sector are not high enough to cover these additional costs. If imports decrease due to the new system, do you think domestic producers in the UK will have enough capacity to meet the demand? If you look at TATA, the only Category A producer in the UK, and Liberty Steel Newport, which is currently mothballed, there is not enough capacity to provide the range of products needed by British customers. For example, products with a width of 1830-2000 mm are not produced in the UK, and these sizes are especially important for the production of yellow goods and agricultural equipment. TATA is currently manufacturing slabs from imported materials, as the new electric arc furnace (EDP) at the Port Talbot plant has not yet been put into operation. I believe that the commissioning of this equipment will probably take at least another 12-24 months. Thus, steel imports