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EUROFER contribution to the inception impact assessment on the EU taxonomy
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The European Steel Association, EUROFER, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment on the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance. On 9 March 2020, the EC Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (TEG) published its final report on the taxonomy. Whilst there have been some improvements, the main concerns of the European steel industry still remain to be addressed.
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Brussels, 20 February 2026 – EU steel exports to the United States fell by 30% in the second half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, after the imposition of 50% tariffs according to new Eurostat data. The expansion of the U.S. tariff regime to include downstream steel-intensive products, such as machinery and equipment, is expected to amplify its impact on both EU steel producers and their customers. The European Steel Association (EUROFER) said the figures underscore the need for any EU-US trade agreement to be fair, balanced and enforceable.
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Brussels, 11 February 2026 - The European Steel Association (EUROFER) has backed a call to action adopted by European companies and industries in Antwerp today, which includes a demand on the EU to take urgent action to bring electricity prices down as a condition for Europe’s industrial drive, competitiveness and economic resilience.
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