On October 7, 2025, the European Commission published a Proposal for a Regulation that imposes further trade restrictions on imports of steel products from non-EU countries. This Proposal is part of the implementation of the Commission’s Steel and Metals Action Plan unveiled in March 2025, and aims to address the concerns of the EU steel

To date the Trump Administration has issued multiple proclamations imposing varying rates of import duties on steel and aluminum and certain derivatives, including construction materials. These measures have added volatility and financial pressures to the construction sector both in the United States and abroad. Most recently, on June 3, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a