European steel shipments to the US fell by 30% from June to December 2025, largely due to the US's 50% tariffs on EU steel, despite a trade agreement that included a 15% tariff on EU goods. Eurofer's Director Axel Eggert highlighted the damaging effects of these tariffs on the industry. The US tariffs were aimed at countering Chinese overcapacity, and the EU proposed to halve duty-free steel imports while imposing a 50% tariff on excess imports. Negotiations for lower duties are complicated by political tensions and legislative processes. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)