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Economic and market outlook 2018-2019, third quarter
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The EU steel market began 2018 on a relatively strong footing, supported by the ongoing economic recovery and because of improved business conditions in steel-using sectors. However, imports continued to increase from already high levels in 2017. Over the forecast period 2018-2019 steel demand is expected to flatten as the growth of final steel use slows down to a more sustainable rate of expansion. The recent rise in protectionist trade measures is deepening uncertainty and could result in the market situation diverging from the base-case scenario.
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Brussels, 11 July 2025 – The delay and ongoing uncertainty about a deal on tariffs between the EU and the U.S. further worsens the crisis for the European steel industry. U.S. steel tariffs at 50% are adding fuel to an already explosive situation, putting the sector at risk of losing all its exports to the U.S. and facing a surge of deflected trade flows redirected from the U.S. to the EU market. The lack of bold and timely implementation of the Steel and Metals Action Plan is further accelerating the sector’s deterioration, says the European Steel Association.
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