[SMM Steel] European steelmakers call for stronger protection for special steel

Published: Apr 3, 2026 16:00

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[SMM Steel] Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe urged the European Commission to strengthen safeguards for grain-oriented electrical steel as low-cost Asian imports disrupt the market. Producers warn that current measures are insufficient, with cheaper imports already forcing production cuts in parts of Europe, particularly in France. The industry cautions that without stronger protections, domestic capacity and technical expertise may further decline.

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