The European Union is considering further limiting quotas on steel imports to protect its domestic steelmakers, following the US decision to impose 25% additional tariffs on steel imports from all countries without exceptions and exemptions. Leopoldo Rubinacci, deputy director-general for trade at the European Commission, stated that a review of the safeguard measures had begun and is planned to conclude by the end of March this year. The European Commission will explore the option to extend the safeguard measures or adopt an alternative mechanism after mid-2026. The EU's measures will expire during US President Donald Trump's second term in mid-2026.