Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market

Van Merksteijn Fences Netherlands B.V. urges the Commission to take immediate action to protect the EU downstream steel processing industry by expanding the product scope of the Proposed Regulation at this stage. Given the severity of the current situation, the Commission should not wait two years after the Regulations adoption to assess whether an expansion of scope is warranted.

Please find attached the Feedback from 7 Steel Nordic. 7 Steel Nordic welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Commissions proposed trade measure to address the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector. As a Nordic producer of low-carbon reinforcing steel, we support action to tackle unfair trade.

EURANIMI supports the objective of preserving EU steelmaking capacity and addressing global overcapacity. However, the proposed replacement of the safeguard measure represents a fundamental tightening of trade conditions through the cumulative effect of reduced tariff-rate quotas, a 50 % out-of-quota tariff and CBAM obligations, without any prior assessment of the impact on downstream manufacturing.

The Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TİM) is the umbrella organization of Turkish exporters, representing more than 150,000 companies. While primarily representing exporters, TİMs scope extends beyond exports, as most exporters are also manufacturers, importers, and investors.

European Commission Directorate-General for Trade Rue de la Loi 170 1000 Brussels Belgium 16 December 2025 SOCITREL – RESPONSE TO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION PUBLIC CONSULTATION SOCITREL – Sociedade Industrial de Trefilaria S.A. ("SOCITREL") welcomes this opportunity to provide feedback.

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This submission is filed by Federacciai, the Italian Steel Association, on behalf of the Italian producers of three product categories currently outside the scope of the steel safeguard measure. On two of these product categories (Other-Alloy steel wire and Stainless steel wire), enclosed is a letter co-signed by 22 Italian steel producers requesting to the Commission the urgent inclusion, in the new trade measure…

The protection of the steel industry is a decisive step towards European reindustrialisation. It responds to the rise in global overcapacity, unfair export practices and the need to preserve strategic sectors with a low carbon footprint. This will strengthen the competitiveness and decarbonisation of Europe’s productive fabric and restore the EU’s sovereignty over materials essential for the green transition.

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16 December 2025 EUROFER Comments on the Commission Proposal for a Highly Effective Trade Measure Page • EUROFER welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for a new trade measure addressing the negative spillover effects of global steel excess capacities.

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Samsung Electronics Europe already purchases steel at the current quota levels, and reducing them further will incur the company a total of 22.6 million of extra costs, which will significantly impact the profitability of our manufacturing sites in Europe.

December 2025 Submission to the European Commission’s Public Consultation on the Proposal for a Trade Measure Addressing the Negative Trade Related Effects of Global Excess Capacity on the EU Steel Sector - Introduction and Company Perspective We would like to thank the European Commission for the opportunity to contribute to the initial consultation phase and now welcome the opportunity to submit our assessment of…

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2 Erhvervsministeriet ATT: Amalie Lykke Østergaard Kürstein ([email removed]) og [name removed] ([email removed]) Paul Bergsøes Vej 6 2600 Glostrup Billedskærervej 17 5230 Odense M Telefon [phone removed] [email removed] www.tekniq.dk Mobil: 77424269 Email: [email removed] TEKNIQ høringssvar på høring over Kommissionens forslag til erstatning af EU’s nuværende safeguard på stålimport Dato: 20.

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FOREWORD The proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council addressing the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market must include Fasteners (CN 7318), made of 99% of steel, in the list of products subject to the Regulation.

ESAB welcomes the European Commissions proposal to address the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the EU steel market and appreciates the opportunity to contribute to this public consultation.

Savera S.A., Monteferro S.P.A. and Marazzi S.R.L., three leading EU manufacturers of steel guide rails for lifts and other vertical transport equipment submit a joint position paper in relation to the proposed EU Steel Regulation. All three companies are affected by the lack of adequate protection under the current proposal and by increasing competitive pressure from imports.

The Government of Japan appreciates this opportunity to submit its feedback on the proposed trade measure to address the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector (the Proposed Measure).

Our association represents all household appliance manufacturers in Poland. The Polish household appliance industry produces over 35% of large household appliances in the European Union. Over 30,000 people are directly employed in over 30 factories. Indirectly, the industry employs over 100,000 people.

APPLiA, the European association representing the home appliance industry, submits this response to highlight the substantial risks posed by the Commissions proposed steel safeguards to downstream manufacturing.

Savera S.A., Monteferro S.P.A. and Marazzi S.R.L., three leading EU manufacturers of steel guide rails for lifts and other vertical transport equipment submit a joint position paper in relation to the proposed EU Steel Regulation. All three companies are affected by the lack of adequate protection under the current proposal and by increasing competitive pressure from imports.

Dear Members of the European Commission, Chiminello Srl, based in Italy, operates in the processing and distribution of steel products and has been active in the European market for many years. The company employs 33 people, and the continuity of steel supply represents a key factor in ensuring the stability of its production, commercial activities and employment.

Comité Européen de la Tréfilerie (CET) Tuesday 25th November 2025 Dear Sirs. Comité Européen de la Tréfilerie (CET) is an association that promotes the interests of the manufacturers of wire and wire products in Europe. To safeguard common interests concerning national governments and the European Commission as well as other political and non-political institutions.

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Comité Européen de la Tréfilerie (CET) Tuesday 25th November 2025 Submitted on behalf of: Comité Européen de la Tréfilerie (CET) – European Wire Drawing Association Representing the European wire drawing and steel wire transformation industry Subject: CET Position on the European Commission DG Trade Proposal of 7 October 2025 Regarding New Trade Measures to Address Global Steel Overcapacity Dear Sirs, The European…

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Eisen-Schmid GmbH & Co KG Trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector Position on the Commission Proposal for a Regulation – COM(2025)726 Position on the Commission Proposal for a Regulation – COM(2025)726 Table of Contents Position on the Commission Proposal for a Regulation - COM(2025)726 ..........................................................3…

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Dear Sir or Madam, Please find our comments on the trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector in the attached document. If you have any further questions or would like to consult with us, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time. Thank you for your attention in this matter.

We, Thüringer Agrartechnik & Maschinenbau GmbH, fully support Balak Fences’ feedback and position. The inclusion of selected high steel products in the scope of the proposed quotas and tariffs is essential to: to prevent a simple circumvention of safeguard measures by exporting (semi-)finished steel products to the EU, to avoid EU steel processing companies being undermined by cheap imports.

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Speciality Steel UK understands and supports the European Commission's efforts to address the damaging effects of global overcapacity and subsidisation on the steel sector. Our concern is that these measures will also have unintended consequences for UK steel manufacturers such as ourselves, who operate responsibly and do not flood the EU market with commodity products at cheap prices.

ENERCON Feedback on the Commission proposal for a Regulation establishing safeguard measures on steel imports Proposal for a Regulation – COM(2025)726 ENERCON welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commission’s proposal.

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I believe that eventual regulatory measures to address excess global capacity into EU should be centered and progressive, not lobbied by EU mills to raise prices in a panicky environment. I think it would be correct to curb progressively the import "duty free" quotas (perhaps in 2 steps from the current 36 Miot, proposed to go to 18 Mio/t) and leaving the beyond quota duty at 25% (not 50%).

As a company producing prestressing steel wire and strand (CN codes 72171090 and 73121061), we welcome the proposed trade measure addressing the negative impacts of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector. Ensuring fair competition is essential to protect the economic viability and long-term competitiveness of European steel manufacturers.

On behalf of the Siderurgica Latina Martin S.p.A., we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on a new trade measure designed to address the negative effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector. This initiative is a critical step towards protecting our industry's future. Siderurgica Latina MArtin S.p.A.

We, Samsung C&T Deutschland GmbH, ask for EU Commission below aspects when reviewing the proposal for POST SG measures. First, there should be certain benefits for countries with and FTA with the EU. In order to ensure supply stability, FTA partners and countries who have not been subject to AD/CVD such as South Korea, should be granted benefits in allocation of the quota.

The Japan Iron and Steel Federation Ref. Ares(2025)11181391 - 15/12/2025 3-2-10, Nihonbashi-Kayabacho Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0025 Japan TEL: [phone removed] Fax: [phone removed] http://www.jisf.or.jp/en Feedback to “trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector” The Japan Iron and Steel Federation (JISF) is a nationwide organization that represents the…

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Polish Steel Association welcomes the proposal concerning a new measure for steel products in the EU trade policy, aimed at counteracting the negative trade-related effects of global excess production capacity on the EU steel market presented by the European Commission on October 7, 2025 (hereinafter: the Proposal).

We strongly believe that the role of Korea as a geopolitical ally of the EU, the existence of the FTA, the K-ETS, and the established commercial relationships need to be considered when the EU negotiates post safeguard quota with Korea. In fact, according to Article 4(1)(c) of the Proposal for a Regulation, FTA partner status will be considered when deciding the country-specific quota allocation.

7 Steel Response to EU Trade Measures on Global Excess Capacity 7 Steel recognises and supports the European Commissions efforts to address the damaging effects of global overcapacity and subsidisation on the steel sector. These distortions undermine fair competition and threaten the longterm sustainability of European and UK producers alike.

POSCO would like to express its sincere gratitude for the opportunity to submit its opinion on the Commissions proposal for a regulation addressing the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market [hereinafter, the "proposal"].

The European Foundry Federation (EFF) welcomes the European Commissions initiative to replace the current steel safeguard regime with a new trade defence instrument aimed at addressing global overcapacity, unfair competition and import deflection from mid-2025 onwards. EFF fully supports the objective of strengthening the EUs industrial resilience.

1) European sovereignty and economic security Steel underpins European sovereignty: energy transition, critical infrastructure, civil and military security. With 74% of global production located in China, fuelled by public subsidies and colossal excess capacity (600 Mt/year), Europe remains exposed to a major strategic imbalance.

Maritime & Offshore NL would like to thank the European Commission for the opportunity to provide input on the legislative proposal regarding the protection of the EU steel industry from the unfair impacts of global overcapacity.

UK Steel understands and supports the European Commission's new measures due to the threat that overcapacity and subsidisation poses to our steel industries. Our concern is that UK steelmakers will be catastrophically harmed by measures that are not aimed at us. Our steelmakers do not undercut European prices or deliver huge, market distorting volumes of commodity products.

As a preliminary point, Bekaert agrees that a trade measure that protects the steel market against negative trade-related effects caused by global overcapacities is necessary in view of the expiry of the steel safeguard measures. But as explained below, the EU steel ecosystem is an integrated value chain in which the primary (upstream) producers of steel and the downstream steel processors are mutually dependent.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Legi GmbH, a manufacturer of fencing systems, sliders, rotary wing gates and Rank systems, strongly support the inclusion of selected steel-intensive products in the scope of the proposed safeguard quotas and import duties. The German economy, in particular steel-processing companies, is currently under considerable pressure. This is due to high volumes of low-priced imports.

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Rosenthal Zaunanlagen GmbH is strongly in favour of including selected steel-intensive products within the scope of the proposed safeguard quotas and import duties. The German economy, in particular steel-processing companies, is currently under considerable pressure from large volumes of low-priced imports, often facilitated by state support or structural cost advantages outside the EU.

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Position of the Chamber of Exporters of the Argentine Republic (CERA) Public Consultation Proposal for a Regulation to address the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the EU steel market The Chamber of Exporters of the Argentine Republic (CERA), representing Argentinian companies linked to international trade in steel products, appreciates the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s…

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REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF STEEL FITTINGS IN ANNEX I European producers of carbon and stainless steel tube and pipe butt-welded fittings (steel fittings) representing the vast majority of the total Union production of steel fittings are requesting the inclusion of steel fittings in Annex I of the Proposal COM(2025)726. Steel fittings are used to connect tubes and pipes.

Why CN code 7314 should be included in EU steel safeguard measures As a professional involved in steel products made from steel wire rod, I would like to point out the following concerning steel products with CN codes starting with 7314. These products should be included in the EU steel safeguard measures for the following reasons: 1.

We,Osterkamp-Draht u. Zaun GmbH, fully support the feedback and position as submitted by BALAK Fences. Including selected products with a high content of steel in the scope of the proposed quota and duties is essential to: - Prevent easy circumvention of safeguard measures by exporting (semi-)finished steel products into the EU - Avoid that EU steel processing companies are undermined by cheap imports.

On behalf of Mersteel SSC d.o.o., the leading steel service center in Slovenia and the wider region, we present our position regarding the proposed POST Safeguard (SG) measures and the potential reduction of tariff-rate quotas for steel imports from the Republic of Korea. Our company relies significantly on steel supplied by POSCO, our largest and in several product groups the only qualified supplier.

The European Steel Processors Association (ESPA) welcomes the Commissions proposal to address the negative trade effects of global overcapacity on the EU steel market. With current safeguards expiring in 2026 and ongoing global trade disruptions, the EU requires a new, proportionate, and effective trade mechanism.

EUWA, is an association representing almost all producers of aluminium and steel road wheels in the EU. In total its members produce wheels in 18 factories throughout the EU and employ some 17000 people. Our clients are the automobile industry in the EU where we supply every single car producer.

Dear Sirs and Madams, We are Berlemann Torbau, a manufacturer of fence posts, swing gates and sliding gates made of steel as well as a fence system supplier in the DACH region. We fully endorse the feedback and the position submitted by BALAK FENCES.

Dear EU Commission, We are writing to you regarding the Commissions proposal to replace the steel safeguard measure set to expire in June 2026. CS Wind Portugal S.A., based in Aveiro, Portugal, employs approximately 1,000 people in the EU and has been a key player in manufacturing onshore and offshore steel towers, foundation monopiles, and transition pieces for offshore wind energy structures since 2004.

1. Need for flexible quotas for FTA partners On behalf of Hyosung Germany, we ask the European Commission to grant larger quotas to countries with FTA agreements. FTA partnerships play a crucial role in ensuring secure and sustainable supply chains in the long term. Sectors such as the automotive and household appliances industries, where material specifications are demanding, need long-term security of supply.

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1. Need for Quota Flexibility for FTA Partner Countries Hyosung Europe respectfully requests that the European Commission consider providing more favorable quota treatment to countries with which the EU has established Free Trade Agreements.

Please find enclosed our feedback regarding the proposed trade measures and adoption of the Steel and Metals Action Plan. It contains and explains our urge to expand the scope with selected downstream products to ensure (1) continuity of existence of EU steel processors and (2) basic physical security of critical EU infrastructure.

The Offshore Wind Foundations Alliance (OWFA) welcomes the European Commissions Regulation addressing the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel. OWFA notes positively the Commissions holistic approach to better support the steel sector by including some semi-finished and finished products.

As STINKO, a steel exporter in South Korea, we supply POSCO Korea's steel products to the EU market. We have long been a reliable partner to the EU steel industry and play a role in the stable supply of POSCOs products. We understand the European Commissions efforts to maintain a stable steel supply environment for the EU domestic industry.

European Commission DG Trade & Economic Security Rue de la Loi 170 1049 Brussels Belgium Brussels, November 2025 Subject: Response to the public consultation on the Proposal for a regulation addressing the negative trade-related effects of the global overcapacity on the European Union’s steel market.

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Of course, we understand the reason to protect the EU steelmakers. However we, DAIDO METAL CZECH, as the friction bearing manufacturer, located in Czech Republic, owned by DAIDO METAL Co. Ltd., Japan, supporting the EU automotive industry with high precision and sofisticated engine and other automotive bearings, have no other choice to purchase the basic material in EU from local steelmakers, because of using our…

The steel materials used for TV currently produced in Poland-such as EGI and PCM- are specialized steel grades exclusive to LG Electronics, and they are difficult to source or develop within EU.For stable production within Europe, we kindly request that steel quotas for South Korea, an FTA partner , be allocated at least at the same volume as before.

As an exporter to the European Union, HYOSUNG TNC (Korea) has long been a reliable partner to European steel-consuming industries. We supply POSCO Koreas steel products to the EU market as a recognized and trusted trading partner. With this submission, we respectfully present the following comments to the European Commission: 1.

We welcome Commissions strong commitment to propose, a highly effective steel trade measure that will secure EU steel capacities and allow investments. We fully agree and support the entire European Commission Proposal on the matter. Furthermore, we would support the entry into force on 1/1/2026 or latest 1/4/2026. We consider that the implementation of the measure is of an urgent nature.

The main aim of the Clean Industrial Deal is boosting Europes competitiveness. The Commission needs to avoid the mistake to focus primarily on industries facing difficulties. The Clean Industrial Deal needs to recognise the importance of those silent and often-overlooked industries that enable and underpin Europes economic strength.

The document outlines a strategic proposal to strengthen the European Union's steel sector through digital transformation by integrating the European Trade Indexes Registry (EUTIR) into the EUs regulatory and trade infrastructure. It emphasizes the need for digital trust, traceability, and interoperability in safeguarding the steel industry against global overcapacity and unfair trade practices.

Call for evidence - Trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector (Aug2025) The Brazil Steel Institute shares the European Commission’s concern regarding the growing negative effects on trade caused by global excess steel capacity.

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The European steel industry faces unprecedented challenges from global excess production, market distortions, and unfair trade practices. The European Commission's initiative to explore trade measures to address these challenges is a critical step in safeguarding the EU's industrial base, strategic autonomy, and long-term economic competitiveness.

Several strategic sectors of the Union industry, such as the EU chemical chlorine-related sector, have taken note of the European Commissions consultation on future measures to safeguard the EU steel sector from unfair trade practices. The EU chemical chlorine-related sector is a strong supporter of the need to design measures to safeguard the EU steel industry post June 2026.

We welcome the European Commission's consultation on the future of a post-safeguards mechanism for the steel industry. In this context, we wish to highlight that European aluminium producers are facing comparable challenges to those encountered by the steel sector. The European aluminium industry is under severe pressure.

The deteriorating situation in the international steel trade poses an existential challenge for steel manufacturers the EU. The steadily increasing overcapacities, particularly in Asia, North Africa, Turkey and India, are putting the entire steel industry in the EU under massive import pressure. Previous EU protective measures have not been able to sufficiently cushion this pressure and protect companies adequately.

The EU batch galvanizing industry comprises approximately 700 installations that are strategically located across all EU Member States to provide sub-contract, long-term corrosion protection for steel components, products and structures that are manufactured in the EU. Our sector processes ~ 7 million tonnes of manufactured steel products annually.

The European Steel Processors Association (ESPA) appreciates the opportunity to provide input on the European Commissions upcoming steel measures, and highlights that it is essential to ensure that the new mechanism effectively addresses global overcapacity while supporting the competitiveness of the entire EU steel value chain.

The structural decline of European steelmaking raises important questions for EU industrial, trade, and climate policy. While the EU has established a strong regulatory framework to drive decarbonisation, including the ETS, CBAM, and product sustainability standards, these instruments do not operate in isolation.

The foundry industry both ferrous and non-ferrous, is an indispensable and strategic link in the European industrial ecosystem. Using raw materials such as pig iron, steel scrap, and non-ferrous scrap, foundries translate these inputs into highly engineered components that feed into automotive, machinery, construction, renewable energy, defence, and many other sectors.

The European steel industry remains a cornerstone of the Unions industrial base, providing essential material inputs for a wide range of strategic sectors. Safeguards on steel imports are not simply a matter of defending a single industry: they are a matter of preserving Europes capacity to produce, innovate, and remain competitive in the global industrial landscape.

The Steel and Metals Action Plan commits to a new steel trade measure to protect and promote EU steel capacities in light of massive global excess capacity. The capacity objective is key for designing a highly effective steel trade measure setting tariff-rate quotas reflecting import market shares that support workable capacity utilization as a condition for profitability and sustainability notably decarbonisation.

18 August 2025 New post-safeguard steel tool: Views of Hydro Hydro is requesting the European Commission to include aluminium in the scope of the new postsafeguard steel tool About Hydro Hydro is the largest European aluminium company and one of top three aluminium recyclers in Europe. We are a global company with 33 000 employees in 40 countries. More than 12 000 of our people work across 18 EU Member States.

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LAGOR, based in Italy, is a manufacturer of transformer cores, an essential component of Europes power grid infrastructure. The company conducts the majority of its sourcing and sales within the EU, relying on a stable and competitive internal market. We strongly believe that a TRQ is necessary to safeguard EU steel producers.

The European steel industry is a cornerstone of industrial value chains and employment. In addition to thousands of direct employees, millions of workers are indirectly dependent on the steel industry. Furthermore, Europe's ecological transition depends on a stable and fair market environment that enables long-term investment. The steel industry has great potential for reducing CO emissions.

Deutsche Edelstahlwerke (DEW) is one of Europes leading producers of engineering, stainless and tool steels. Our products are essential for strategic industries such as automotive, aerospace, machinery, energy and medical, where durability and reliability are critical. With production facilities in Germany (with 3500 employees), DEW provides high-quality steels that form a backbone of the European value chain.

Stellungnahme der Behörde für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Innovation der Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg zur Konsultation der EU-Kommission zu einer Handelsmaßnahme zur Bekämpfung der negativen Auswirkungen der weltweiten Überkapazitäten auf den Stahlsektor der EU, Stand 18.08.2025 Die Stahlproduktion leistet einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Wertschöpfung und Beschäftigung in der Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg.

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Headquartered in Emmenbrücke (Switzerland), Swiss Steel Group is one of the worlds leading producers of special long steel products. With production facilities in Germany, France, Switzerland, the USA and Canada, we employ around 7,450 people over 90% of them in Europe and North America.

European Association for Ductile Iron Pipe Systems welcomes the European Commissions consultation on the future of a post- safeguards tool for the steel industry. We urge the European Commission (Commission) to take the input received into account when evaluating a new potential measure to tackle the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacities, and to contribute to preserving a strong and sustainable…

As employee representatives in a European plant of one of the largest steel producers, we expressly welcome the efforts of the EU Commission to implement an effective mechanism for regulating steel imports after 2026. From the point of view of employment, a clear and unambiguous limitation of quantities and the avoidance of alternative routes via third countries is indispensable.

We are glad to have the opportunity to express our feedback on the trade measure for the EU commission. As a general trading company, SAMSUNG C&T Deutschland GmbH is importing steel material for various players in many industries including automotive, construction, home appliance, wind energy and others. Steel material consists an essential part of the value chain for these industries.

economiesuisse welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the planned new trade measure to address the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector. economiesuisse is the umbrella federation of Swiss business, representing industry associations and companies from various sectors. Switzerland is a highly export-oriented country and economically strongy intertwined with the EU.

In our view, Switzerland should be able to export steel to EU countries without fixed quotas. There are bilateral treaties, free trade agreements, etc. between Switzerland and the EU. In addition, imports of steel products from the EU to Switzerland are significantly higher than vice versa.

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Since neither steel nor recycling in Europe can exist independently, BDE advocates a holistic approach to safeguarding the entire value chain. Trade measures must be differentiated. BDE rejects export restrictions such as export duties unless other regions impose them. In that case, the EU should consider comparable steps to ensure fair competition (level playing field).

Hašpl a.s. supports European Union measures aimed at protecting European industry and ensuring fair conditions of economic competition , but only on the condition that the current system of protective measures and their planned replacement do not remain incomplete and selective, as this creates unequal conditions for individual production segments. Our statement in the appendix

Since neither steel nor recycling in Europe can exist independently, BDE advocates a holistic approach to safeguarding the entire value chain. Trade measures must be differentiated. BDE rejects export restrictions such as export dutiesunless other regions impose them. In that case, the EU should consider comparable steps to ensure fair competition (level playing field).

The EU Safeguard on steel adopted in 2018 provided a much-needed protection for the steel industry, but it failed to embrace the entire value chain. As a result, the steel packaging industry has been squeezed between the increasing cost of raw materials, which generate higher costs of production, and the downstream competition exerted by imports of semi-finished metal packaging products and finished goods…

The Arvedi Group,wishes to contribute to the European Commissions consultation on the "Trade measure addressing the negative trade related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector". As the main Italian producer of carbon and stainless flat products as well as welded tubes, Arvedi holds a central position in the Italian and European steel landscape.

ECGA and its members support several key measures for the EU steel industry. Regarding tighter caps for quotas, we advocate setting Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) volumes at approximately 50% of 2024 import levels, equating to roughly 16-18 million tonnes. These TRQs should be applied universally to all third countries without any exemptions. A strict "melted and poured" origin requirement must be enforced.

EUROFER response to the public consultation on the new steel trade measure I. Questions where the response can significantly undermine the effectiveness of the new trade measure in relation to its Form, Level, and Administration In its Steel and Metals Action Plan, the European Commission has committed by the end of Q3 2025 to proposing a trade measure to replace the existing steel safeguards from 1 July 2026, in…

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As Europe's biggest steel producer, Germany has a key position in strengthening the industry and achieving global climate targets. This industry plays a central role in the sectors automotive, engineering and construction. Due to extreme overcapacities, especially from Asia, the competitiveness is coming under increasing pressure.

The Polish Steel Association (HIPH) fully supports the development and implementation of a new, effective and comprehensive EU steel trade instrument to replace the current safeguard measure, which expires in June 2026.

We would like to begin by expressing our appreciation for the chance to report feedback on EU trade measure. We are importer of the POSCO, which is the renowned steel mill in Korea. We understand that EU is considering replacement of safe guard measures, and this regard, we would like to request EU to consider importers & consumers in EU as well.

ORGALIM FEEDBACK ON PLANNED TRADE MEASURE ADDRESSING THE NEGATIVE TRADE-RELATED EFFECTS OF GLOBAL EXCESS CAPACITY ON THE EU STEEL SECTOR Orgalim welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the planned new trade measure to address the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector.

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Submission to the Public Consultation of the European Commission On Trade Measures to Address the Negative Effects of Global Excess Steel Production Capacity on the EU Steel Sector On behalf of UAB LitMet, we respectfully submit our position regarding safeguard measures applied in the EU steel sector.

EUROMETAL represents steel distributors, traders, and service centres across the EU, who connect domestic and international supply with over one million downstream users in manufacturing, construction, and related sectors. Our members play a systemic role in securing access to steel for SMEs and strategic industries alike.

We welcome this initiative, convinced that such framework for the Iron and steel Industry will serve the interests of the Union as a whole. Furthermore, we believe it is necessary to extend protection to more metal products, such as pipes, and hollow profiles of cast iron CN 73 03 00 10-90.

As the first ultraclean steelmaking facility in Spain, Hydnum Steel strongly supports the introduction of a robust and permanent EU trade measure to replace the current steel safeguards expiring in 2026. We underline the need for a predictable, fair, and environmentally aligned trade framework that protects the EU market from the persistent threats of global overcapacity and unfair trade practices.

European Aluminium welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on the upcoming steel measure. While we recognise the importance of addressing global overcapacities in the steel sector, we stress that this challenge is not unique to steel but equally affects other strategic sectors, including aluminium.

AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke (Dillinger) is a world leader in the manufacture of high-quality heavy steel plates. The Dillinger Group employs a total of around 6,200 people. High-tech plate from Dillinger is used to implement extraordinary and technically advanced projects all over the globe.

On behalf of the European Prestressing Steel Association (ESIS), we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on a new trade measure designed to address the negative effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector. This initiative is a critical step towards protecting our industry's future.

metal.suisse recognises the need for the European Commission to take appropriate measures to respond to international overcapacity. The Swiss steel sector faces similar challenges. Swiss steel producers are not drivers of international overcapacity and meet EU environmental standards. For this reason, the transfer of measures to Switzerland would not be appropriate.

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Statement of the Korea Iron and Steel Association (KOSA) regarding European Union safeguard measures and replacement measures on imports of steel products. 18 August, 2025 Korea Iron and Steel Association (KOSA) 15F, IT Venture Tower (East Wing), 135 Jungdae-ro, Songpa-gu, (78 Garak-dong), Seoul, 05717, Republic of Korea [phone removed] / [email removed], [phone removed] / [email removed] I. Introduction 1.

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The Steel Action Plan commits to a new steel trade measure to protect and promote EU steel capacities in light of massive global excess capacity. The capacity objective is the key for designing a highly effective steel trade measure setting tariff-rate quotas reflecting import market shares that support workable capacity utilization as a condition for profitability and sustainability notably decarbonisation.

Japan and the European Union have cooperated to tackle the global overcapacity problem through multiple international platforms including the WTO, the OECD and the GFSEC, and utilized trade remedy measures in a WTO-consistent manner. Looking at this background, Japan shares the concerns about the global overcapacity problem in the steel sector.

On 18 July 2025 the Commission launched a call for evidence on an initiative for tackling excess capacities in the steel sector. Interested parties, across the EU steel supply chain, were given until 18 August to reply to the questionnaire on a trade measure. In the section of the call for evidence addressing the problem that the Commission initiative aims to tackle, reference is made to overcapacities in general.

This statement was submitted by the German CCI-Steel Alliance which consists of the following members: IHK Ostbrandenburg, IHK des Saarlandes, IHK für Bremen und Bremerhaven, IHK Braunschweig, IHK Potsdam, IHK Osnabrück Emsland Grafschaft Bentheim, IHK Ostthüringen zu Gera and Niederrheinische IHK Duisburg-Wesel-Kleve zu Duisburg.

Swissmem welcomes the opportunity to comment on the planned new trade measure on global steel. Swissmem represents the Swiss technology industry, including mechanical and electrical engi-neering and related sectors. These industries are closely linked to European value chains.

POSCO VST, a stainless steel cold-rolling mill located in Vietnam, respectfully addresses the feedback on potential implementation of new measures by the EU to replace the existing safeguard (SG) policy. POSCO VST earnestly request that any deliberations and actions remain fully compliant with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and pertinent EU legislation.

August 18, 2025 Feedback to “Trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector” On behalf of the members of the Korea International Trade Association (“KITA”), I appreciate this opportunity to submit comments on a new legislative instrument under consideration by the European Union to replace the current steel safeguard measures which are set to expire at…

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Feedback on current safeguard measures While the current safeguard system has provided a degree of protection for UK producers, its rigid structure in particular the use of country-specific quotas has often limited flexibility for UK users and manufacturers. Once a specific country quota is exhausted, even if there is demand in the UK market, imports are blocked, leading to supply shortages and higher costs.

Trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector The Czech Chamber of Commerce welcomes the opportunity to comment on the call for the evidence regarding trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector. You can find the comments of our members below. GENERAL COMMENTS: 1.

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In response to the public consultation announced by the European Commission, Poland expresses its full support for the development of a new, effective, and comprehensive trade instrument. This is necessary in light of the persistent global overcapacity in the steel sector, the risk of trade flows being redirected to the EU market, and the need to ensure stable conditions for the decarbonisation transformation of the…

On behalf of POSCO INTERNATIONAL, the global trading arm responsible for marketing POSCOs steel products worldwide, we wish to express our appreciation for the opportunity to present our views regarding the possible adoption of a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) as a replacement for the EU Safeguard measure.

European Union safeguard measures and replacement measures on imports of steel products Non-Paper on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Korea 18 August 2025 1. INTRODUCTION 1. This non-paper is submitted on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Korea.

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First of all, we would like to express our gratitude for the opportunity to present the views of POSCO, Koreas leading steel company and a top 10 steel producer worldwide, through this submission. If the EU considers introducing new measures to replace the current SG, we kindly request that any discussions and measures be based on compliance with WTO rules and relevant EU legislation, and that realistic and…

Saarstahl AG, with its three production sites, is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of long products. The Saarstahl Group employs a total of around 5,800 people. Our company specialises in the production of wire rod, bar steel, rails and forged products in premium qualities. The ongoing deterioration in international steel trade is an existential threat for the steel industry in Germany and the EU.

Level 39, MBFC Tower 2, Ref. 10 Marina Boulevard - 17/08/2025 Ares(2025)6659446 Singapore 018983 www.merantigreensteel.com Company Registration Number 202317516D 17 August 2025 Feedback regarding “Trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector” Meranti Green Steel is focused on green steel production, mainly in the APAC region.

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The Fachvereinigung Kaltwalzwerke notes with concern the threat affecting the European steel industry resulting from global overcapacities. While recognizing the intention behind the Safeguard Measures, we consider them insufficient and ineffective to ensure sustainable protection against unfair competition.

We are all aware that each EU member state is on EU side. No doubt! But when some problems insist, the EU must start looking also inside EU and not only outside EU as no matter how many restrictions, quotas, limitations, taxes, extra taxes, penalties are to be implemented, the essential problems of EU will not be solved, will remain and grow further day by day.

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European Association of Non-Integrated Metal Importers & Distributors Response to the European Commission’s Public Consultation on the Replacement of the EU Safeguard Measure on Steel Products Brussels, 17 August 2025 NON-CONFIDENTIAL EURANIMI urges the European Commission to ensure that any measure replacing the current safeguard delivers legal predictability, uniform application, and closes the systemic loopholes…

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IBF, as a European company based in Italy and dedicated to the manufacture of special seamless pipes and fittings for strategic applications such as the nuclear, defense, and other sectors, is very concerned about the consequences of the measures taken in the US regarding the 50% tariffs, as non-European competitors will surely try to introduce their products into Europe by any means necessary.

The problems of global overcapacity and unfair trade practices, which are described in the Commission's call for evidence and the statement by the Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl, affect both the steel and the non-ferrous metals sectors. Global overcapacities severely threaten the profitability and competitiveness of European industries, including non-ferrous metals.

ArcelorMittal the worlds leading integrated steel and mining company, and Europes largest steel producer welcomes the European Commissions leadership in proposing a long-term, highly effective trade measure to address global excess capacity in steel. We are encouraged that many stakeholders share our view on the urgent need for decisive action.

Empowering Steel with Strategic Trade Policy Position Paper | 15 August 2025 Securing Europe’s Industrial Backbone: A Call for Immediate Action Steel is the cornerstone of all key strategic and sustainable technologies that will determine the future of European manufacturing, wealth, and prosperity.

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TRADE MEASURE ADDRESSING THE NEGATIVE TRADERELATED EFFECTS OF GLOBAL EXCESS CAPACITY ON THE EU STEEL SECTOR The CCI Dresden recognises the significant challenges arising from global overcapacity in the steel sector. These overcapacities, combined with unequal access to international markets, subject the European steel industry to intense competitive pressure.

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Looking at the structural challenges and the foreseeable intensification of import pressure, a widereaching change in European trade defence policy is essential. The steel industry welcomed the proposal to introduce a new trade defence instrument announced in the European Commission's Steel and Metals Action Plan on 19 March 2025. However, this 'post-safeguard' tool will need to be designed effectively.

Brandenburg welcomes the possibility of participating in the consultation of the European Commission on trade measures to address the trade-related impact of global overcapacity on the EU steel sector. Brandenburg is one of Germany’s main steel production regions and has capacity in both primary and secondary production.

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The European steel industry faces profound structural challenges that threaten its international competitiveness and long-term sustainability. With great concern, we are witnessing growing overcapacity in global markets, increasingly distorted conditions of competition and protectionist measures that put severe pressure on European industry.

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This petition sets forth the assessments, views, and recommendations of the Turkish Steel Exporters Association in response to the European Commissions Call for Evidence (Ref. Ares (2025)5864628 18/07/2025) regarding a trade instrument intended to replace the current steel safeguard measures.

The Asociación de Trefiladores del Acero (ATA) - Spain Association of Steel Drawing, as the association that represents the main producers of wire drawing in Spain, appreciate the opportunity that the EU gives us to give our feedback and contribute to the consultation on the Trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector.

Opinion on the EU public consultation: Trade measure to address trade-related negative effects of global overcapacity on the EU steel sector The persistence of global overcapacity in the steel sector seriously threatens the economic stability and competitiveness of the European steel industry.

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Submission to the Public Consultation of the European Commission On Trade Measures to Address the Negative Effects of Global Excess Steel Production Capacity on the EU Steel Sector Please find attached the position of Litnaglis, one of the largest steel nail manufacturers in the EU, on this matter.

Empowering Steel with Strategic Trade Policy Position Paper | 14 August 2025 Securing Europe’s Industrial Backbone: A Call for Immediate Action Steel is the cornerstone of all key strategic and sustainable technologies that will determine the future of European manufacturing, wealth, and prosperity.

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Proposition conjointe de 12 pays de l’UE sur le nouveau cadre de protection de l’acier européen et de lutte contre les surcapacités sidérurgiques mondiales : Réaction de FEDERREC – Août 2025 FEDERREC est la Fédération Professionnelle du Recyclage, du Réemploi et de l’Économie Circulaire.

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We stand for - the complete abolition of tariffs and quotas on imported steel (raw material) opening a quota-free market and - simultaneous imposition of 50% tariff on steel products (derivatives / downstream products). Our standpoint results from the fact that export of more highly processed steel products is subsidized by Chinese government (for example in the form of tax refund).

LSV Lech-Stahl Veredelung GmbH is a bright steel company with three production sites offering different levels of finishing and processing. The steel industry and downstream finishing companies are an important economic sector for Germany, securing many jobs and thus our prosperity. It is therefore important to maintain the competitiveness of the industry.

Nucleareurope, the association of the European nuclear industry, would like to stress the importance of having effective trade measure that replaces the current steel safeguard as soon as possible, ensuring the survival and sustainable development of the steel industry in EU and its value chains against the impact of global overcapacity.

RAMADA AÇOS, a Portuguese company with over 90 years of experience in the sector, specialized in supplying solutions for the mould-making and metalworking industries, believes that steel production in Europe must be duly protected. However, such protection must not undermine the competitiveness and sustainability of the entire industrial value chain.

The current, increasingly deteriorating situation in international steel trade represents an existential challenge for the steel industry in Germany and the EU. Increasing overcapacity, especially in Asia, MENA region, Türkiye and India, is putting the entire steel industry in Europe under massive import pressure. The current EU safeguard measures have not sufficiently reduced this pressure.

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Without effective policies supporting EU industrial interests through energy and trade measures, including highly effective trade action and a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), the European steel industry, including its downstream value chain, will continue to shrink.

The European steel industry is a cornerstone of industrial value chains and employment. In addition to thousands of direct workers, millions of jobs are indirectly dependent on the steel industry. Moreover, Europe’s green transition depends on a stable and fair market environment that enables long-term investments. The steel industry has great potential to reduce CO emissions.

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ESTEP represents the steel value chain within Europe, assembling steel producers and their associations, technology providers, universities and RTOs as well as suppliers, civil society representatives and steel users (customers). ESTEP is focused on collaboration in steel-related research, innovation and technology development. The current business situation of the EU steel industry is very critical.

Germany, as Europes largest steel producer, plays a central role in the continents industrial strength and climate goals. The industry is foundational to key sectors like automotive, engineering and construction. However, the industry is under existential pressure from massive overcapacity - especially from Asia - leading to unfair import competition.

As a steel association, Stahl-Verband-Saar represents the interests of the Saarland steel industry. We are committed to competitive framework conditions, fair international trade conditions and securing industrial value creation in our region in the heart of Europe.

Steelinvest Group, a trading company headquartered in Antwerp, acknowledges the need for a new trade framework to eventually replace the current safeguard measures on steel. However, we strongly emphasize the importance of allowing importers sufficient time to adapt to any new regulatory environment.

This statement was submitted by INTERFER Edelstahl Handelsgesellschaft mbH. As a German-based steel trading company, active across Europe for almost 40 years, we work closely with customers in the EU stock holding and service industry, indirectly with the EU downstream industry sectors that together support around 2.3 million jobs, compared to roughly 303,000 in primary steel production.

Dear Sir/Madam, We firmly oppose the proposal to reduce import quotas for Chinese special steel, as the current quota levels are already insufficient to meet local demand. While we understand the EUs intention to support its domestic steel industry, such measures would significantly harm downstream manufacturing, disrupt supply chain stability, and undermine the EUs long-term strategic objectives.

Key Facts 320,000+ direct jobs in EU steel production Steel is essential for construction, mobility, machinery, renewable energy, and defence EU is the only major steel-producing region with declining capacity BGH Edelstahlwerke GmbH: specialised niche supplier of stainless, engineering, and tool steels (bar and wire), facing severe threats from protectionist markets ________________________________________ Current…

Standing with the European steel industry: UPChaux supports A3M and the measures to protect the sector ! As an essential supplier to the steel industry, the lime sector fully supports initiatives in favour of a local, competitive, and European steel industry. Protecting the steel sector also means preserving a strategic industrial ecosystem from suppliers to end-users committed to decarbonization.

Steels del Tajo SL is a SME in Madrid. The European Union must protect EU producers of parts, labour standards, environmental standards, etc. that are in place in the Union, which we fully agree with, mean that SMEs are less competitive with Asian countries, where their legislation allows them to produce at a lower cost, that is to say, the EU must impose tariffs on every industrial product imported from Asian…

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The continuing deteriorating situation in international steel trade poses an existential challenge for the steel tube industry in the EU. The increasing overcapacities, especially in Asia, are putting the steel pipe industry in the EU under massive import pressure. Reinforced by US customs policy, the previous EU trade defence measures have failed to protect the industry.

The Senator for Economy, Ports and Transformation of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s consultation on trade measures to counter the negative effects of global overcapacity in the EU steel sector.

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We are DCM Corp., from South Korea who are manufacturing the VCM(Vinyl=Film laminated Steel sheet) for Home Appliances. Firstly, we dont agree with the New Measurement of TRQ. We are exporting to EU following the EUs regulation till now but we dont agree with the New Measurement.

In the attached file you will find our comments in Castellano and Ingles, thank you for taking into account our humble opinions/In the attached file you will find our comments in Spanish and English, thank you for taking into account our Humble opinions

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The European steel industry and downstream customers are of major strategic importance and need to be protected from competition, which does not have to bear these costs (e.g. environment and energy) due to the huge European transmission costs.

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UNITUB response to the public consultation on the new steel trade measure Questions where the response can significantly undermine the effectiveness of the new trade measure in relation to its Form, Level, and Administration I.

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Dear European Commission: We are a special steel round bar manufacturer from China, which had been exporting to Europe for many years. Our production line is equipped with first-class equipment purchased from Italy and Germany. We are one of the few domestic electric furnace steel manufacturers. Our products have low carbon emission levels that are no less than those of EU steel mills.

The European steel and downstream steel industries are of strategic geopolitical importance and must be protected from unfair competition. Many non-EU producersoften supported by state subsidiesmanufacture steel and steel-derived products as steel tubes at artificially low prices, contributing to significant global overcapacity.

The European steel industry is the EUs industrial backbone. And immediate action is necessary to secure the sustainable future of Europes steel industry, in line with the Commissions commitments in the Steel and Metals Action Plan. Please find a more detailed response by Tata Steel Nederland in the attached PDF.

Ugitech fully support the initiative UGITECH develops, produces and transform in France, Italy and Germany technical stainless steel products to offer solutions used in all strategic value chains namely : nuclear, aeronautics, defense, aerospace, medical, automotive... Our products are used for structural and safety applications and guaranty durability.

Public consultation on “Trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector”. A3M – l’Alliance des Minerais, Minéraux et Métaux - represents players with operations in France in the fields of mining, metallurgy and steelmaking.

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Socitrel-Sociedade Industrial de Trefilaria, SA S.Romão do Coronado, Portugal. Regarding the Call for Evidence EU steel sector-measure tackling the negative trade-related effects of excess capacity, first I want to tell that the problem is very well characterized along the document.

The European Commission has committed in the Steel and Metals Plan a new trade mechanism that needs to be highly effective. To design it, it is necessary to analyse the weaknesses in the design of the safeguard that have prevented the measures still in force, despite repeated reviews, from becoming highly effective. Increase in quotas while reducing consumption.

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As the steel is a strategic item within the European Union, we must take care of the producers if we want to maintain our independence. Chinese are trying to close our factories to be the only ones, but we cannot permit that. This is regarding not only to steel even to steel products such as pipes & tubes, flanges and fittings, valves, and so on.. we need to maintain an industry here in Europe.

The Japan Iron and Steel Federation 3-2-10, Nihonbashi-Kayabacho Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0025 Japan TEL: [phone removed] Fax: [phone removed] http://www.jisf.or.jp/en Feedback to “Trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector” The Japan Iron and Steel Federation (JISF) is a nationwide organization that represents the Japanese steel industry.

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Import pressures from China, due to growing Chinese overcapacity and reduced domestic demand due to the crisis, are threatening the transformation of European industry. In addition, there are diversion effects due to the US-China customs conflicts and possible dumping strategies.

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The German steel industry is increasingly facing serious challenges that jeopardise its competitiveness and sustainability. Overcapacity in global markets severely affects the profitability and market position of European producers. While other regions are increasing their production capacity, the EU is the only large steel-making region with declining capacity an alarming trend requiring urgent political attention.

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This is a very important initiative as the European steel and steel industry is of vital economic, environmental and social importance: — it provides hundreds of thousands of direct and million indirect jobs in the European Union; — it plays a key role as a link to basic infrastructure (land construction, water and gas infrastructure, defence, etc.).

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Public consultation on “Trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector”. Italy is the first EU country for EAF steel production (90% of national crude steel production in 2024) as well as for energy efficiency in steelmaking (+40% vs. EU average).

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Duferco Travi e Profilati is an Italian producer of long products with its core business represented by sections, beams and angles. The Company shares and supports Federacciais statement and underlines that new more effective measures are welcomed to face the massive imports of steel and steel derivative products from non-EU countries.

We will continue to depend on reliably accessible steel imports in the future in order to remain competitive and thus secure jobs in the EU. Products in category 12 (non-alloyed and other alloyed commercial bars and light sections) are very important for us and we have a very small margin even importing from China or Turkey. Without this import markets would be impossible for us to sell with profit and survive.

Eisendraht- und Stahldraht-Vereinigung e.V. (ESV) is the voice of Germanies carbon wire drawing companies. These companies more than 60 predominantly family-owned businesses employ over 4,300 people and generate annual revenues of nearly 2 billion euros. Within the field of long steel products, our companies are among the most important customers of the steel industry.

The Steel Action Plan commits to a new steel trade measure to protect and promote EU steel ca-pacities. This capacity objective provides the key for designing a highly effective steel trade measure by linking import market shares with viable domestic capacity utilization as a condition for profitability and sustainability.

This statement was submitted by the German Steel Association. The German Steel Association is the voice of the steel industry in Germany, which has set itself the goal of climate-neutral pro-duction by 2045 and thus saving a third of total industrial greenhouse gas emissions.

CELSA Group, as one of Europes leading steel producers, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on the Trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector. CELSA strongly supports the introduction of a new trade measure that is highly effective in protecting and promoting European steel production capacities over the long term.

I fully support a strategy that protects the EU-market from overflooding imports of steel from outside the EU, resulting in EU-steel producers struggling for survival. But at the same time the EU-market should be open to producers from outside the EU.

The steady reduction in apparent and real steel consumption in the EU, compared to the pre-2008 period, combined with the increase in steel production within and outside the EU, has led to a structural steel overcapacity.

European downstream industries rely on Chinese products because these industries rely on affordable and reliable imports to remain competitive in the global market. Also, the quality of Chinese products is good. European has a big demand, the capacity of local company cannot meet, european needs the Chinese products.

The entire steel manufacturing industry has been under attack for many years by the Chinese steel industries, mainly owned by the Chinese government. The installed overcapacity in China, the lack of environmental regulations, and the widespread use of coal for both steel and electricity production, along with very low worker wages and welfare and safety regulations, that differ greatly from those in Europe, combined…

Dear European Commission, I am a steel trader from Jiangsu Province, China, our company has been providing high-quality and cheap products for the European steel market for 13 years, and has even reached >4000 tons every year since 2020 .

Hello, the steel world is facing huge investments to produce by drastically limiting pollution. We will always need steel for our industries, but we will not be able to continue producing so much pollution. Today, global production overcapacity, and in particular Chinoise, has the effect of significantly lowering prices, so that the investment needed for a net and efficient green transition is impossible both at…

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For a long time, the European Commission has been taking measures which have a grossly anti-moderate and distortive effect on competition. For example, the ‘safeguard measures on certain steel products’ do not essentially protect European industry.

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European Union steel policies are undermining domestic manufacturers of steel products, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Our company offers a clear example. We produce steel hinges, and while these are typically low-margin items, our significant investment in automation allows us to generate high value-added per employee.

Public consultation on “Trade measure addressing the negative trade-related effects of global excess capacity on the EU steel sector”. This submission is filed by Federacciai, the Italian Steel Association. With roughly 130 members, Federacciai represents 99% of Italian crude steel production. Its membership accounts both producers and transformers, among which steel tube, steel wire and forging producers.

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Proposal: The EU Steel Carbon Shield A pragmatic solution for the post-Safeguard era Preliminary remark: At the end of June 2025, we presented our proposal for a possible successor to the EU Safeguard Measure on Certain Steel Products to the European Parliament: the EU Steel Carbon Shield a constructive and pragmatic approach to achieving a balanced trade defence policy for the post-safeguard era.