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Under Jingye’s management, British Steel struggled financially, reporting losses exceeding $900,000 daily. This underperformance coincided with the UK government’s aggressive green energy policies, which imposed crippling carbon taxes and high energy costs on the steel industry. Despite this, discussions occurred between Jingye and British officials about transitioning to more environmentally-friendly electric arc furnaces, requiring an astronomical investment estimated at $2.6 billion.