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Photo – European steelmakers have again called on the EU to take immediate action to support the industry
European steelmakers have again called on the EU to take immediate action to support the industry

Representatives of the steel sector insist on the urgent implementation of the EU Action Plan for Steel and Metals

Photo – The EU plans to reduce steel import quotas and increase tariffs
The EU plans to reduce steel import quotas and increase tariffs

In this way, the bloc aims to mirror the policies of other jurisdictions, in particular the US

Photo – Inflation in the eurozone accelerated to 2.2% y/y in September
Inflation in the eurozone accelerated to 2.2% y/y in September

Energy prices remained virtually unchanged over the month

Photo – The EU has reinstated sanctions against Iran, banning trade in steel and metals
The EU has reinstated sanctions against Iran, banning trade in steel and metals

The restrictions cover exports, imports, and financial transactions, with current contracts remaining in force until 2026

Photo – Austria produced 667,000 tons of steel in August
Austria produced 667,000 tons of steel in August

During January-August, the industry's production figures fell by 0.8% year-on-year

Photo – Poland increased steel production by 12% y/y in August
Poland increased steel production by 12% y/y in August

In January-August, production volumes grew by 7.2% y/y

Photo – Spain increased steel production by 4.4% y/y in January-August
Spain increased steel production by 4.4% y/y in January-August

In August, steel production in the country fell by 10.3% y/y

Photo – The EU imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on hot-rolled steel from three countries
The EU imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on hot-rolled steel from three countries

The duties, which apply to products from Egypt, Japan, and Vietnam, will remain in force for five years

Photo – Blaming imports won’t save European steel industry
Blaming imports won’t save European steel industry

European steel market requires smarter policy, not just protectionism

Photo – The EU may impose tariffs of 25-50% on Chinese steel – Handelsblatt
The EU may impose tariffs of 25-50% on Chinese steel – Handelsblatt

The bloc also plans to link public procurement to European products

Photo – Voestalpine has begun construction on Austria’s largest climate project
Voestalpine has begun construction on Austria’s largest climate project

The €170 million project is being implemented in cooperation with Primetals Technologies and Rio Tinto

Photo – France demands protection of steel industry as a condition for supporting EU climate goals
France demands protection of steel industry as a condition for supporting EU climate goals

Paris is also seeking a review of the CBAM before it enters into force

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