EU tees up possible responses to US tariffs

EU tees up possible responses to US tariffs


The European Commission is planning some retaliation and safeguards for its aluminum and steel industry, Reuters reports.

  • To launch investigation on possible safeguard measures to counter US steel/aluminum tariffs
  • Aims to propose carbon border levy ant0circumvention measures
  • To extend scope of steel, aluminum-intensive downstream products
  • Plans to propose amendment to carbon border levy
  • Planning to propose export restrictions and duties on European scrap steel and metals in Q3

It’s difficult to figure out the end game on US steel/aluminum as there isn’t enough capacity in the US and I don’t see anyone lining up to build it, particularly given where US steel company stocks trade.

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.



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