Europe News European Commission asks industry to back 'Made in Europe' production The European Commission is asking business leaders to "support and sign" a French-led initiative to increase the share of European industrial production, according to a letter seen by Euronews. The EU executive's call comes a few days before the Industrial Accelerator Act is presented. 16/01/2026
Europe News EU exporters of heavy goods to start paying for their CO2 emissions Steel and aluminium exporters to the EU will start paying for the CO2 emissions linked to their production as of 1 January 2026. Critics have accused the EU's law of 'protectionism' and say it will hurt trade. 01/01/2026
Markets Shares in Germany’s Thyssenkrupp slide as it forecasts heavy losses Thyssenkrupp is entangled in a restructuring process as it seeks to shore up its finances, hit by high energy costs and cheap competition. 09/12/2025
Economy European Commission wields protectionist powers to shield EU steel EU tariffs on steel imports will be doubled to 50% beyond a reduced quota, compared to the volumes currently entering duty-free. 07/10/2025
Economy 'Time is running out' for Europe’s steel workers, sector tells the EU Suffocated by Chinese overcapacities and US tariffs, the European steel industry says its very survival is at stake, urging the European Commission to introduce strong protective measures. 02/10/2025
Economy EU industry struggles with new US rules on imports of steel and aluminium The US, which slapped 50% tariffs on EU steel and aluminium in June, requires importers to provide proof of origin for these materials when they are part of a finished product: a headache for European industry. 19/09/2025
Economy EU steel chief touts quotas and cooperation with US on overcapacities According to Axel Eggert, the chief of EUROFER, the European steel lobby, tariff-rate quotas are the best solution to put an end to existing US levies on imports of steel and aluminium. He also believes that the joint fight against Chinese overcapacities should be a shared objective with the US. 28/08/2025
USA At least two people dead, 10 injured in US Steel plant explosion The plant, a massive industrial facility along the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, is considered the largest coking operation in North America and is one of four major US Steel plants in Pennsylvania. 12/08/2025
Business Why copper, aluminium and steel drive Trump’s MAGA agenda Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel, copper and aluminium go beyond mere economics — they’re a bid to reclaim lost US industries and energise his MAGA base. 04/08/2025
Economy US and UK sign a trade deal, but steel imports are still in question The two leaders agreed on the details of how to implement the trading terms disclosed last month, including lowering tariffs on key British exports and opening the door of the UK to US imports. 17/06/2025
Europe News European steel sector on high alert amid slow-moving trade negotiation The EU steel sector warned on Wednesday of overcapacities flooding the EU market after US president Donald Trump doubled tariffs on the sector to 50%. The new tariffs have increased pressure on the EU’s negotiating teams trying to break the deadlock in its ongoing trade wrangle with the US. 04/06/2025
Business Could defence demand fuel a German steel revival post-tariffs? US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect today. But could Germany's defence industry be paving the way for a steel boom? 04/06/2025
Economy Trump doubles US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50% The UK is the only nation exempt from the tariff increase after it struck a deal with the US early last month. 04/06/2025
Markets European steel stocks rebound as Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% The share prices of European steel companies, including Thyssenkrupp and ArcelorMittal, all rose on Wednesday morning. 03/06/2025
USA EU 'strongly regrets' Trump's 50% steel and aluminium tariff hike During a rally at a steel plant the US president announced that he will double tariffs on steel imports. Afterwards, he announced the same for aluminium. The measure, which would hit Europe hard, is supposed to come into force on 4 June. 31/05/2025
Green News India's steel expansion plans could threaten global emissions goals Steel production is one of the most carbon-intensive industries, responsible for nearly 9 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. 20/05/2025