protective measures News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/protective-measures/ This is an informational-analytical, discussion platform Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:51:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://gmk.center/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-chrome-256x256-36x36.png protective measures News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/protective-measures/ 32 32 <![CDATA[South Korea is asking the EU for fair terms under the new steel measures]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/south-korea-is-asking-the-eu-for-fair-terms-under-the-new-steel-measures/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:50:24 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124772 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has asked the EU to give favourable consideration to the situation facing Korean steel producers following the introduction of new European safeguard measures. This was reported by Reuters, citing a statement from the presidential administration. Lee made the request during a summit with European Council President António Costa and European […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The UK may consider easing new protective measures on steel – media reports]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-uk-may-consider-easing-new-protective-measures-on-steel-media-reports/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:31:29 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124742 The UK is drawing up plans to amend its steel tariff regime, including extending exemptions to cover a wider range of steel products. This is according to Reuters, citing Sky News. This comes amid warnings from industry groups that the new tariff measures could result in significant costs for businesses. It is reported that the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EU’s new quota system could destroy Ukraine’s steel industry – Metinvest CEO]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-eu-s-new-quota-system-could-destroy-ukraine-s-steel-industry-metinvest-ceo/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:53:59 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124681 New EU restrictions on steel imports could devastate Ukraine’s industry and deal a severe blow to the budget of a country defending itself against Russian invasion. This was stated by Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of the Metinvest Group, according to The Guardian. According to him, the bloc’s new protective measures, due to come into force on […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EU has approved new safeguard measures on steel imports]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-eu-has-approved-new-safeguard-measures-on-steel-imports/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:22:11 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124626 On 8 June, the Council of the European Union adopted a regulation establishing a new system to protect the bloc’s steel market. This is stated in a press release from the institution. The new rules will replace the EU’s current safeguard measures, which are due to expire on 30 June this year. “By adopting this […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EC has launched consultations regarding the implementation of the «smelting and casting» requirement for steel]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ec-has-launched-consultations-regarding-the-implementation-of-the-smelting-and-casting-requirement-for-steel/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:01:52 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124596 The European Commission (EC) has launched consultations on the documents required to ensure traceability as part of the implementation of the “smelting and casting” requirement under the EU Steel Regulation. This is stated in a press release from the institution. As noted, the EU Steel Regulation aims to address the negative consequences of global overcapacity. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Yulia Proskurova: The combined impact of the new quotas and the CBAM could destroy Ukraine’s steel industry]]> https://gmk.center/en/interview/yulia-proskurova-the-combined-impact-of-the-new-quotas-and-the-cbam-could-destroy-ukraine-s-steel-industry/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:36:19 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=interview&p=124554 The CBAM and the EU’s new safeguard quota system are hitting Ukraine’s steel industry from two sides at once. ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih—the country’s largest steel producer—has already lost 300,000 tons of European orders in the first quarter of 2026 alone. In the worst-case scenario, the total losses of Ukrainian exporters could exceed $1 billion per […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The UK has announced the details of the transition period for steel safeguard measures]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-uk-has-announced-the-details-of-the-transition-period-for-steel-safeguard-measures/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:15:18 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124482 The UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has published details of a transitional phase designed to mitigate the impact of the new steel import quotas, which come into force on 1 July. In addition, the department has stated that steel imports from Ukraine will continue to be exempt from UK tariff quotas.  This is […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Canada will extend its tariffs on steel and aluminium imports for a further year]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/canada-will-extend-its-tariffs-on-steel-and-aluminium-imports-for-a-further-year/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:46:57 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124475 Canada will extend tariff rate quotas (TRQs) and preferential tariffs on imports of certain types of steel and aluminium from the US for a further year. This was announced by the country’s Finance Minister, François-Philippe Champagne, according to a government statement. He cited the need to protect workers in the sector from global excess production […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EU steel quota will hit Ukrainian steelmakers affected by the war hard – Interpipe CEO]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-eu-steel-quota-will-hit-ukrainian-steelmakers-affected-by-the-war-hard-interpipe-ceo/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:59:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124295 The European Union’s introduction of a new trade barrier aimed at reducing steel imports will deal a significant blow to Ukraine’s war-torn steel industry, and the application of a separate tariff quota to Ukraine contradicts the exemption granted to our country last year as support in the war against Russian aggression. This was stated by […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Five EU countries are calling for the bloc to strengthen its trade defenses]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/five-eu-countries-are-calling-for-the-bloc-to-strengthen-its-trade-defenses/ Wed, 27 May 2026 09:13:42 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124143 Five EU countries—France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Lithuania—are calling for the bloc to strengthen its trade measures to provide more effective protection against cheap imports that threaten EU industry, with Chinese goods in mind. This was reported by Reuters. The initiative came ahead of internal debates within the European Commission regarding relations with China, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine needs strong protection for its domestic market, – experts]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-needs-strong-protection-for-its-domestic-market-experts/ Fri, 22 May 2026 09:04:04 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123959 Ukraine needs strong protection for its domestic steel market, and this requires joint efforts by the business community and the government. This was discussed during the conference “Trade Wars: The Art of Defense,” organized by the law firm Ilyashev & Partners in collaboration with Done. Ukrainian MP Oleg Dunda emphasized that Ukraine’s accession to the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[EU trade restrictions could bring steel exports from Ukraine to a complete halt]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/eu-trade-restrictions-could-bring-steel-exports-from-ukraine-to-a-complete-halt/ Fri, 22 May 2026 08:49:31 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=123947 The Ukrainian steel industry is one of the few sectors that, despite the war, has maintained its production capacity and market position abroad. However, it now finds itself at the epicenter of global protectionism, and the threats on this front are no less serious than those on the front lines. The introduction of CBAM, a […]

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]]> <![CDATA[European steelmakers have backed the adoption of new EU protective measures on steel]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/european-steelmakers-have-backed-the-adoption-of-new-eu-protective-measures-on-steel/ Thu, 21 May 2026 09:17:44 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123920 European steelmakers have welcomed the European Parliament’s approval of new EU steel safeguard measures. This was stated in a press release from the European Steel Association (EUROFER). They called it an important step toward overcoming the mounting pressure the industry faces due to record import volumes, global overcapacity, and rising international protectionism. “In times of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[South Africa is raising import duties on a wide range of steel products]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/south-africa-is-raising-import-duties-on-a-wide-range-of-steel-products/ Thu, 21 May 2026 08:09:07 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123903 South Africa has imposed higher import duties on certain types of steel products (ranging from 10% to 30%) to protect its domestic steel industry. This was reported by Engineering News. This move follows a comprehensive review of steel tariffs conducted by South Africa’s International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC). The announced duties will apply, in particular, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The European Parliament has approved new measures to protect the EU steel market]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-european-parliament-has-approved-new-measures-to-protect-the-eu-steel-market/ Wed, 20 May 2026 06:37:55 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123854 Members of the European Parliament have approved new measures to protect the EU steel market. This is stated in a press release from the institution. The relevant regulation introduces lower import quotas for steel—duty-free import volumes are limited to 18.3 million tons per year (a 47% decrease compared to the 2024 quotas). In addition, a […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Europe needs an open steel market with the UK – Unesid]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/europe-needs-an-open-steel-market-with-the-uk-unesid/ Fri, 15 May 2026 10:06:05 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123716 Maintaining open and stable trade relations is in the mutual interest of both the European Union and the United Kingdom. This was stated by Unesid, the Spanish steel producers’ association, following a meeting with UK State Secretary Chris Bryant. The association expressed concern over the UK’s recent introduction of a series of protective measures that […]

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]]> <![CDATA[European steel processors are criticizing the EU’s new steel import quotas]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/european-steel-processors-are-criticizing-the-eu-s-new-steel-import-quotas/ Thu, 14 May 2026 11:43:10 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123675 European steel processors and importers have criticized the European Commission’s approach to implementing a new system of safeguard measures following the expiration of the current safeguard regime. Industry representatives believe that the timeline for transitioning to the new rules does not reflect the realities of industrial supply chains and creates critical uncertainty for the market. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[EU protective measures against steel imports may be ineffective – ArcelorMittal Spain]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/eu-protective-measures-against-steel-imports-may-be-ineffective-arcelormittal-spain/ Mon, 11 May 2026 10:54:16 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123485 Philippe Meyran, President of ArcelorMittal in Spain, has questioned the effectiveness of the measures being implemented in the EU. Specifically, he referred to the new “trade shield,” which, starting in July 2026, will double tariffs on steel imports—from 25% to 50%—for volumes exceeding established quotas. This was reported by La Voz de Asturias. He believes […]

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]]> <![CDATA[WTO Committee reviews steel safeguards]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/wto-committee-reviews-steel-safeguards/ Fri, 01 May 2026 08:10:27 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123187 At its meeting on April 27, the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Safeguards reviewed member countries’ policies on import restrictions, particularly in the steel sector. According to a press release, the analysis covered a total of 38 product lines, 12 of which were steel products. These are measures notified since the previous meeting in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The United Kingdom will extend anti-dumping duties on welded pipes from Belarus and China]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-united-kingdom-will-extend-anti-dumping-duties-on-welded-pipes-from-belarus-and-china/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:54:48 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123079 The UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended extending anti-dumping duties on imports of welded pipes and tubes from Belarus and China for another five years. This is stated in a government announcement. The recommendation is based on an assessment that, should this measure expire, dumping is likely to recur, as is the injury caused […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The European Council has issued a statement on new protective measures in the steel market]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-european-council-has-issued-a-statement-on-new-protective-measures-in-the-steel-market/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:09:04 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123026 The Council of the European Union has outlined its position in detail regarding new safeguard measures on steel imports. The document was published following an agreement reached between the Council and the European Parliament. Specifically, the annual quota volume has been set at 18,345,922 tons, and the duty on shipments exceeding the quota is 50%. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The UK’s TRA is proposing new anti-dumping measures on rolled steel from South Korea]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-uk-s-tra-is-proposing-new-anti-dumping-measures-on-rolled-steel-from-south-korea/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:35:37 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122955 The UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has proposed imposing new anti-dumping measures on imports of hot-rolled steel sheets from South Korea. This is stated in a government announcement. Based on its preliminary findings, the TRA recommended imposing anti-dumping measures on sheets with a width of 600–2,500 mm. At the same time, the TRA believes that […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ANNOUNCEMENT: conference on «Trade wars: the art of defense»]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/announcement-conference-on-trade-wars-the-art-of-defense/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:03:10 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122880 On May 20, Kyiv will host the conference “Trade Wars: The Art of Defense,” organized by the law firm “Ilyashev & Partners” in collaboration with DONE® and the publishing house “Yuridicheskaya Praktika.” Participants are invited to discuss the most pressing issues in international trade. The path to the EU, border closures, changes in export structures, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Global excess steel production capacity is undermining market discipline – AISI]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/global-excess-steel-production-capacity-is-undermining-market-discipline-aisi/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:29:53 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122646 Global excess capacity undermines market discipline and creates significant obstacles for U.S. steelmakers, who, among other things, are seeking to invest in new and modernized facilities. This is stated in comments from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) in response to a request from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The request […]

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]]> <![CDATA[WV Stahl welcomes the EU agreement on stricter protection of steel imports]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/wv-stahl-welcomes-the-eu-agreement-on-stricter-protection-of-steel-imports/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:09:32 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122578 The German Steel Industry Federation (WV Stahl) welcomes the trilateral agreement reached by European institutions on a new, significantly stricter trade defense instrument for steel imports. The industry believes this decision is an important step toward strengthening the EU steel industry amid ongoing pressure from global overcapacity. The new mechanism provides for the introduction of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EU has reached an agreement on new protective measures for steel]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-eu-has-reached-an-agreement-on-new-protective-measures-for-steel/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:32:17 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122549 Negotiators from the European Parliament and the European Council have reached a political agreement on new safeguard measures regarding steel imports to counter the negative effects of global overcapacity. This is stated in a press release from the European Parliament. The preliminary agreement provides for: the introduction of lower steel import quotas—limiting duty-free steel imports […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Thyssenkrupp calls on the European Commission to protect the European electrical steel sector]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/thyssenkrupp-calls-on-the-european-commission-to-protect-the-european-electrical-steel-sector/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:37:04 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122177 Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe has called on the European Commission to take measures to protect European production of electrical steel from cheap imports from Asia, Reuters reports. The company welcomed the launch of the EU’s safeguard investigation into grain-oriented electrical steel; according to TKSE CEO Marie Jaroni, this is a necessary first step. Imports of these […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EC is launching an investigation into imports of grain-oriented electrical steel]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ec-is-launching-an-investigation-into-imports-of-grain-oriented-electrical-steel/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:43:02 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122091 The European Commission has launched a new investigation to assess whether protective measures are needed regarding imports of grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES). This is stated in a press release from the institution. This product is used in electrical equipment, such as power transformers, and is therefore critical to the security of the bloc’s energy infrastructure. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[EUROFER urges the EU to urgently strengthen protection of the steel market]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/eurofer-urges-the-eu-to-urgently-strengthen-protection-of-the-steel-market/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:34:56 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121901 The European Steel Association (EUROFER) has called on the European Union to introduce a new trade mechanism for steel as soon as possible following the publication of updated data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which confirmed the deepening of the global crisis of excess capacity. According to OECD estimates, global excess […]

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]]> <![CDATA[EU protective measures and the CBAM will contribute to rising steel prices – Eurometal]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/eu-protective-measures-and-the-cbam-will-contribute-to-rising-steel-prices-eurometal/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:11:45 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121835 Upcoming EU safeguard measures on steel imports and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could lead to rising prices for steel products in Europe. This was stated by Eurometal President Alexander Julius at the Eurometal Steel Day & YISAD Flat Steel Conference, according to SteelOrbis. According to him, the bloc’s new protective measures, which are […]

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]]> <![CDATA[South Africa has tightened protective measures on imports of structural steel from China and Thailand]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/south-africa-has-tightened-protective-measures-on-imports-of-structural-steel-from-china-and-thailand/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:23:56 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121737 South Africa has imposed high anti-dumping duties on imports of structural steel from China and Thailand following a finding of dumping. This was reported by Business Insider Africa. Duties on imports of structural steel from China will amount to 74.98%, and on similar products from Thailand, 20.32%. These rates will remain in effect for the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The United Kingdom will significantly reduce steel import quotas]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-united-kingdom-will-significantly-reduce-steel-import-quotas/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:06:24 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121583 The British government has announced its new strategy to protect the steel industry, according to The Guardian. The country’s Minister for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle, announced the new protective measures during a visit to the Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot. Starting July 1 of this year, steel import quotas will be reduced by […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The UK plans to double tariffs on steel imports – Politico]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-uk-plans-to-double-tariffs-on-steel-imports-politico/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:42:57 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121460 The United Kingdom plans to double tariffs on steel imports as part of a broader strategy aimed at protecting the country’s steel industry, Politico reports, citing sources. Trade Minister Peter Kyle is expected to announce the government’s steel strategy on March 19 at the Tata Steel UK plant in Port Talbot. Two sources familiar with […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Gerdau warns of risks to Brazilian steel industry due to rising imports]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/gerdau-warns-of-risks-to-brazilian-steel-industry-due-to-rising-imports/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:36:56 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121053 Gustavo Werneck, CEO of Brazilian steel producer Gerdau, warned that high import levels could undermine the country’s steel industry in the absence of effective protective measures. This was reported by SteelOrbis. According to him, several companies are already operating at a loss and may face difficulties in maintaining their operations. Werneck added that imports are […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Brazil imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel products]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/brazil-imposes-anti-dumping-duties-on-chinese-steel-products/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:25:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120316 Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on a range of Chinese steel products, Steel Orbis reports. The measures, approved by Brazil’s foreign trade authority (CAMEX), will be in place for five years and apply to cold-rolled coil (CRC) and hot-dip galvanized coil (HDG) shipped from China. Brazilian duties on cold-rolled steel from China range from $322.93/t […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Egypt considers adjusting protective measures on imports of hot-rolled steel]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/egypt-considers-adjusting-protective-measures-on-imports-of-hot-rolled-steel/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:31:33 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120202 Egypt may amend its safeguard measures on hot-rolled coil imports announced in September 2025 for 200 days, SteelOrbis reports, citing sources. The Trade Measures Department of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Trade recently proposed adjusting trade restrictions by introducing them for three years with a gradual reduction in the duty rate and minimum barrier. In […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Bosnia and Herzegovina plans temporary 30% duty on steel imports]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/bosnia-and-herzegovina-plans-temporary-30-duty-on-steel-imports/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:45:27 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120041 Bosnia and Herzegovina plans to impose a 30% import duty on steel and steel products for a period of 200 days, according to eKapija. The proposal was prepared by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations at the request of Nova Zeljezara Zenica. It must be approved by the Council of Ministers of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[CBAM begins to affect import costs and raw material availability – Konstal]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/cbam-begins-to-affect-import-costs-and-raw-material-availability-konstal/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:33:56 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119893 The Cross-Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is beginning to have a real impact on import costs, raw material availability, and purchasing decisions throughout the supply chain. This opinion was expressed by Emil Ceglarski, purchasing director at Polish metalworking company Konstal sp. z o.o. He noted, in particular, that many important details regarding the European carbon […]

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]]> <![CDATA[European Parliament to push for ban on Russian steel – Politico]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/european-parliament-to-push-for-ban-on-russian-steel-politico/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:26:00 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119665 The European Parliament’s attempt to add a ban on Russian steel to the EU’s new protective measures will complicate negotiations between European institutions, according to Politico. By supplementing the proposal to revise protective measures in January this year, MEPs hope to stop Russian steel exports, while some previous attempts at sanctions have failed – such […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Switzerland insists on exemption from EU trade barriers on steel]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/switzerland-insists-on-exemption-from-eu-trade-barriers-on-steel/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:14:13 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119414 Switzerland insists on exemption from the EU’s planned new protective measures on steel imports and has convened a special meeting with representatives of the bloc on trade issues. This is stated in a report by the country’s government. A meeting of delegates from both sides to discuss trade barriers took place in Brussels on January […]

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]]> <![CDATA[European Parliament committee backs proposal to ban Russian steel]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/european-parliament-committee-backs-proposal-to-ban-russian-steel/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:21:26 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119288 New EU measures on steel should include a ban on metal products from Russia and Belarus. This proposal was supported by the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee (INTA) on January 27, according to Politico. The package of new protective measures proposed by the European Commission will cut steel import quotas to the bloc by almost […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Canada imposes temporary anti-dumping duties on imports of OCTG pipes]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/canada-imposes-temporary-anti-dumping-duties-on-imports-of-octg-pipes/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:26:58 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118369 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a preliminary ruling imposing temporary anti-dumping duties on certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) imported from Mexico, the Philippines, Turkey, South Korea, and the United States. This was reported by Vietnam Steel. The investigation was launched in August this year following complaints from a number of manufacturers […]

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]]> <![CDATA[India has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of Chinese electrical steel]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/india-has-imposed-anti-dumping-duties-on-imports-of-chinese-electrical-steel/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:07:22 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=117958 The Indian government has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of certain steel products from China for a period of five years, according to NDTV. The country will levy a duty of $223.82/t on imports of Chinese cold-rolled non-oriented electrical steel (CRNO), according to a statement from the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR). At the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[EU Council agrees on changes to new protective measures on steel imports]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/eu-council-agrees-on-changes-to-new-protective-measures-on-steel-imports/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:24:29 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=117611 On December 12, the EU Council adopted its mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament on the regulation concerning new protective measures for steel proposed by the European Commission. The new regulation is to replace the current trade measures, which expire on June 30, 2026. As noted, the Council’s mandate is to ensure a balance […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Europe’s economic independence is only possible with a strong steel industry – CoR]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/europe-s-economic-independence-is-only-possible-with-a-strong-metallurgical-industry-cor/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:47:22 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=117529 On December 11, members of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) adopted a conclusion on the Action Plan for Steel and Metals, setting out urgent requirements for protecting the sector. This is stated in the CoR report. They emphasized that since the early days of European integration, the steel sector has been a cornerstone […]

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