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Photo – The European Commission has closed a loophole in the import quotas for rebar
The European Commission has closed a loophole in the import quotas for rebar

The EC has issued an implementing regulation introducing new codes

Photo – The US is reviewing its tariff policy on steel and aluminum products
The US is reviewing its tariff policy on steel and aluminum products

The Trump administration plans to simplify the accounting process for American companies

Photo – The EC is launching an investigation into imports of grain-oriented electrical steel
The EC is launching an investigation into imports of grain-oriented electrical steel

European manufacturers of these products are facing intense import pressure

Photo – South Africa has tightened protective measures on imports of structural steel from China and Thailand
South Africa has tightened protective measures on imports of structural steel from China and Thailand

The country has significantly increased anti-dumping duties on products from these countries

Photo – The Czech Republic produced 2.4 million tons of steel in 2025
The Czech Republic produced 2.4 million tons of steel in 2025

Steel production in the country continues to hover at historically low levels, according to the industry association

Photo – Steel imports into the EU rose by 14% y/y in 2025 – EUROFER
Steel imports into the EU rose by 14% y/y in 2025 – EUROFER

Shipments of finished goods increased by 9% y/y

Photo – The US reduced its imports of rolled steel by 45.9% y/y in January
The US reduced its imports of rolled steel by 45.9% y/y in January

Total steel imports rose by 4.6% m/m but remained 46.3% lower than a year ago

Photo – Steel consumption in Bulgaria: setting new records
Steel consumption in Bulgaria: setting new records

Demand for steel in the country is currently at its highest level in 11 years

Photo – Gerdau warns of risks to Brazilian steel industry due to rising imports
Gerdau warns of risks to Brazilian steel industry due to rising imports

Restoring competitive conditions will require reducing the market share of foreign suppliers

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