European Commission seeks mandate for UK steel tariff compensation talks
( September 1, 2026, 15:16 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Commission has asked EU governments to authorize negotiations with the UK over compensation for the country's decision to raise its WTO tariff ceiling on almost all steel products to 50 percent. The EU has the right to negotiate with the UK over 373 of the 388 steel tariff lines affected. The UK introduced the new regime on July 1, applying the 50 percent tariff to steel imports that exceed duty-free quotas.The statement is attached....
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