EU reaches preliminary deal to cut tariff-free steel imports and raise duties on excess shipments
The Facts
- The EU reached a preliminary agreement on new steel import measures involving the European Parliament and EU member states.
- Under the deal, tariff-free steel imports would be limited to 18.3 million metric tonnes annually.
- The tariff-free import quota would be reduced by about 47% under the new arrangement.
- Steel imports above the quota would face a 50% tariff, double the current rate.
- The measures are aimed at protecting the EU steel sector from global overcapacity and rising import pressure.
- Reports say EU steel producers are operating at about 65% capacity, and the new measures are intended to raise utilization toward 80%.
- The agreement still requires formal approval before taking effect.
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What exactly would change under the new EU steel rules?
The deal would cap tariff-free steel imports at 18.3 million tonnes per year and apply a 50% tariff to imports above that level, replacing the current lower out-of-quota duty Global Banking & Fi…,tagesschau.de,Reuters.
Why is the EU tightening steel import rules now?
The stated reason is to shield the EU steel industry from global overcapacity and trade diversion, with reports saying European producers are running at about 65% capacity and policymakers want to push that closer to 80% Firstpost,Haberler,Reuters.
Is the agreement already in force?
No. Multiple reports say the deal is preliminary and still needs formal approval by EU institutions before it can take effect; current rules are reported to expire on June 30 tagesschau.de,Yeni Şafak,自由時報電子報.
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