The European Union has introduced new measures to protect its steel industry and curb e-commerce imports from China, aiming to address a significant trade imbalance.

The EU's goods trade deficit with China hit €360.6 billion in 2025 as Brussels meets Beijing to discuss trade defenses, anti-dumping measures, and supply

The EU caps tariff-free steel imports at 18.3 million metric tons, a 47% cut from 2024 levels, with out-of-quota tariffs doubling to 50% starting July 1.

The European Commission has implemented new quotas to curb duty-free steel imports, aiming to bolster the EU's steel sector and boost capacity utilization. Annual tariff-free…