European Union announces 50 percent Steel Tariff to protect local steel industry

EU Proposes Doubling Steel Tariff to 50% Amid Global Trade Tensions

The European Union has proposed a major change to its trade defence policy: doubling the Steel Tariff to 50 percent. The move replaces earlier quota limits and aims to protect Europe’s steelmakers from cheap imports and global overcapacity.  Supporters say it shields jobs and local industry, critics warn it risks retaliation and higher costs for…