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 set an October 2026 deadline to address its €360 billion goods trade deficit with China after Šefčovič and Wang agreed to four trade workstreams.

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…

The new quotas will come into force on 1 July, with some preferential treatment agreed for partners bound by a trade agreement with the EU. #EuropeNews

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China is set to face tougher restrictions on its steel exports to Europe under a new formula set out by the EU Commission.

Mercredi 1ᵉʳ juillet, l’Union européenne taxera les petits colis et augmentera les droits de douane sur l’acier. Une illustration de plus des mesures prises par les Vingt-Sept…

The European Union has introduced two measures to protect its steel industry and limit small e-commerce parcels

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.

Brussels has ended a customs exemption for low-value imports from China while agreeing with Beijing to monitor trade flows and improve access to rare earth materials.