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EU Imposes Import Quotas to Protect Strategic Industries

11/18/2025

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On November 18, 2025, the European Union implemented import quotas on manganese and silicon alloys to shield producers.
The quotas run for three years and cap duty-free imports at 75% of 2022–2024 levels.
Maros Sefcovic, European Trade Commissioner, said the measure protects the EU's strategic industry as imports rose 17% since 2019, shrinking market share.
The rules also apply to Norway and Iceland following complaints from EU countries.

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Story summary

On November 18, 2025, the European Union implemented import quotas on manganese and silicon alloys to shield producers.
The quotas run for three years and cap duty-free imports at 75% of 2022–2024 levels.
Maros Sefcovic, European Trade Commissioner, said the measure protects the EU's strategic industry as imports rose 17% since 2019, shrinking market share.
The rules also apply to Norway and Iceland following complaints from EU countries.