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Photo – German steelmakers call for rapid implementation of the EU Steel Action Plan
German steelmakers call for rapid implementation of the EU Steel Action Plan

European steel industry concerned about broader impact of US tariffs

Photo – Riva Hennigsdorf extends downtime for an indefinite period
Riva Hennigsdorf extends downtime for an indefinite period

Almost 700 employees remain in short-term employment – full resumption of work is not expected

Photo – Germany’s indirect steel exports to the US amount to 2.4 million tons – WVStahl
Germany’s indirect steel exports to the US amount to 2.4 million tons – WVStahl

The Association called the introduction of «reciprocal» US duties a blow to transatlantic trade

Photo – German industrialists call for the creation of a hydrogen alliance at the EU level
German industrialists call for the creation of a hydrogen alliance at the EU level

The Alliance can serve as a tool to promote hydrogen policy

Photo – EC approves €5 billion in state aid to Germany for decarbonization of industry
EC approves €5 billion in state aid to Germany for decarbonization of industry

Assistance will be provided through bilateral carbon contracts

Photo – Germany reduced steel production by 13.5% y/y in February
Germany reduced steel production by 13.5% y/y in February

Since the beginning of the year, the indicator has decreased by 13.1% y/y

Photo – Hoberg & Driesch acquires a stake in Salzgitter’s pipe business
Hoberg & Driesch acquires a stake in Salzgitter’s pipe business

The deal will allow Hoberg & Driesch to strengthen its market position and expand its product range

Photo – German steelmakers concerned about bureaucracy in documenting emissions
German steelmakers concerned about bureaucracy in documenting emissions

Industry representatives are also skeptical about the rapid transition to green hydrogen

Photo – Bundestag approves special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality
Bundestag approves special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality

German steelmakers see this as an opportunity to stimulate the economy

Photo – Germany reduced scrap exports to a record low in 2024
Germany reduced scrap exports to a record low in 2024

Shipments fell by 11% y/y – to 7.1 million tons

Photo – Sales of German steel distributors amounted to 9.43 million tons in 2024
Sales of German steel distributors amounted to 9.43 million tons in 2024

Last year's sales remained almost at the level of 2023

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