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EU Slashes Steel Import Quotas, Boosts Duties to 50%

10/1/2025

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The European Commission plans to cut steel import quotas by nearly 50% and raise duties on excess volumes to 50%.
The proposal mirrors tariffs by the United States and Canada and will be part of a steel sector package unveiled on October 7.
Stephane Sejourne briefed steel associations, who were assured their concerns were acknowledged.

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The European Commission plans to cut steel import quotas by nearly 50% and raise duties on excess volumes to 50%.
The proposal mirrors tariffs by the United States and Canada and will be part of a steel sector package unveiled on October 7.
Stephane Sejourne briefed steel associations, who were assured their concerns were acknowledged.