( May 6, 2026, 00:09 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU steel producers want to a clear definition of Union origin, based on steel that is melted and poured in the EU, in the European Commission's clean industry law, the Industrial Accelerator Act. This would ensure that public procurement and support schemes prioritize European production, steel association Eurofer said in a statement. The lobby group says that as more than 75 percent of EU steel imports come from free trade partners, products from nearly 80 countries could qualify for EU support schemes in the current proposal, despite not being subject to comparable carbon costs, thus leaving the European steel industry at a distinct disadvantage.The statement is attached....
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