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EU Proposes 50% Tariffs on Steel Imports to Combat Overcapacity

10/16/2025

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The European Commission proposed protective measures for its steel industry, including 50% tariffs on imports above reduced quotas.
Introduced on October 7, the plan would cap duty-free imports at 18.3 million tonnes annually, a 45% cut.
The proposal aligns with United States tariffs and targets global overcapacity, notably from China.
South Africa's steel sector, dependent on EU exports, now faces challenges as imports account for 37% of domestic consumption.

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The European Commission proposed protective measures for its steel industry, including 50% tariffs on imports above reduced quotas.
Introduced on October 7, the plan would cap duty-free imports at 18.3 million tonnes annually, a 45% cut.
The proposal aligns with United States tariffs and targets global overcapacity, notably from China.
South Africa's steel sector, dependent on EU exports, now faces challenges as imports account for 37% of domestic consumption.