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EUROFER on the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity
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EUROFER calls on the Members of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity to agree on a continuation of the forum’s mandate beyond November 2019. Continued international work on excess capacity and related government support measures would contribute to the sustainability of our global industry. Beyond steel, it could effectively contribute to increased transparency and improved disciplines in government trade and industry policies, establishing a genuine international level playing field for industries.
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Brussels, 4 June 2026: One year after the United States imposed 50% tariffs on steel imports, European steel exports to the U.S. are down by one-third according to latest figures by the European Steel Association (EUROFER).
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