The global steel safeguard measures expire at the end of next month

Omissions

• The MEP did not mention that the European Parliament had already approved a new steel safeguard regulation on 13 May 2026, just five days before the speech, to replace the expiring measures and ensure continued protection for the EU steel industry.

Sources

• PrimaryEU Trade (European Commission)The measure will expire on 30 June 2026, eight years after its first imposition, which is the maximum application period of a safeguard measure under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.
• PrimaryEU Trade (European Commission)The amendment of the safeguard does not impact its duration - it will legally lapse on 30 June 2026.
• PrimaryEU Trade Defence Investigations (European Commission)Date of expiry: 30 June 2026