The European steel industry has urged the European Commission to implement new trade defense measures to address the impact of US tariffs and safeguard the sector from trade diversion. Industry representatives emphasized the need to retain sufficient scrap volumes within the EU for recycling and to enforce local content requirements to support domestic production.
The call for action comes as the current safeguards are set to expire in June 2026, prompting concerns about potential export deflection from major steel-producing countries. The industry also highlighted the importance of public procurement in prioritizing EU-based steel content and supporting innovation in sectors critical to the green transition.
These measures aim to strengthen the resilience of the EU steel industry amid evolving global trade dynamics and environmental challenges.
