Group 1 - The European Union plans to double the steel import tariff rate to 50%, aligning it with the United States' tariff rate [1][3][4] - Following the announcement, European steel stocks surged, with SSAB rising over 9%, Outokumpu over 8%, and ArcelorMittal over 5% [1][3] - The EU's current temporary mechanism imposes a 25% tariff on most imports once quotas are exhausted, set to expire in June [3][4] Group 2 - The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has warned that the increased tariffs could raise commodity prices and exacerbate inflation, urging for a temporary measure with a re-evaluation [1][5][6] - Recent statistics show that the Eurozone inflation rate rose to 2.2% in September, surpassing the European Central Bank's target of 2% [6] - Concerns have been raised by some EU member states about the potential negative impact on downstream manufacturers due to increased steel prices [6] Group 3 - EU industry officials have indicated that the new regulations will not have a time limit, differing from the current system that is set to expire [4][6] - The proposal requires approval from the European Parliament and a majority of EU member states, with some countries expressing concerns about inflation and competitiveness [6] - The EU's actions are seen as a response to similar measures taken by the United States and Canada regarding steel imports [4][6]

白宫：特朗普签署公告调整美国对木材、木料及其加工产品的进口关税；软木木材和板材需缴纳10%的从价税；对部分软垫木制品征收25%的从价税；特朗普意图确保适用于欧盟和日本原产木材产品的关税税率不超过15%；木材国家安全关税措施将于10月14日生效。 https://t.co/5LHgmTn8CE ...