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South Korea became the largest supplier during this period

Turkish and Chinese suppliers control the key share of the market, increasing their supply volumes year after year

The government is also looking into speeding up the replacement of its own protective measures

Social partners call on EU institutions to introduce new trade measures by April 2026

Iron ore imports increased by 0.7% year-on-year during the period

German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil called for closing the «loophole» in sanctions and strengthening the protection of European steelmakers

The situation is changing due to production disruptions and import restrictions

The EC proposal is a change in approach to WTO rules

Local steel producers are disappointed with the government's decision

Countries reinforce trade defenses to curb growing Chinese steel exports

The European Commission proposes a substantial reduction in quotas and a 50% tariff on all imports outside the quota

These products often circumvent trade defense measures and CBAM, according to the association