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Photo – The EU has rejected the US plan to resolve the dispute over steel tariffs
The EU has rejected the US plan to resolve the dispute over steel tariffs

The bloc is considering possible countermeasures, although technical discussions with the U.S. are ongoing

Photo – WTO Committee reviews steel safeguards
WTO Committee reviews steel safeguards

The organization discussed measures taken by the EU, the UK, and other countries to restrict imports of metal products

Photo – The ECB left its key interest rates unchanged
The ECB left its key interest rates unchanged

The war in the Middle East has intensified inflationary pressures

Photo – The EU has approved new state aid for energy-intensive industries
The EU has approved new state aid for energy-intensive industries

The new crisis relief mechanism allows for the reimbursement of electricity costs through the end of 2026

Photo – European steelmakers expect the market to recover – Reuters
European steelmakers expect the market to recover – Reuters

The conflict in the Middle East is affecting Asian competitors

Photo – The European Council has issued a statement on new protective measures in the steel market
The European Council has issued a statement on new protective measures in the steel market

Among other things, the document contains provisions regarding the volume and application of quotas

Photo – Stegra and Sunfire propose revising the Industrial Accelerator Act
Stegra and Sunfire propose revising the Industrial Accelerator Act

In particular, the market is moving toward stricter standards for low-carbon products

Photo – Attempts to strengthen the EU-US trade agreement are putting it at risk – Bloomberg
Attempts to strengthen the EU-US trade agreement are putting it at risk – Bloomberg

In March, the European Parliament added several amendments to the relevant legislation

Photo – From strength to vulnerability: Ukraine’s steel sector in 2025
From strength to vulnerability: Ukraine’s steel sector in 2025

Declining production, rising imports, and uncertainty surrounding the CBAM are jeopardizing the industry’s future

Photo – European carbon prices have reached €74–76 per ton since the second half of April
European carbon prices have reached €74–76 per ton since the second half of April

The market moved in the opposite direction to changes in energy prices

Photo – Construction in the EU rose by 0.1% m/m in February
Construction in the EU rose by 0.1% m/m in February

The residential and infrastructure segments have recovered, but the sector’s year-over-year performance remains negative

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