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Published on 28/08/2025 – 7:45 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The EU should speed negotiation of a tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system with the US to avoid existing exorbitant tariffs of 50% on steel and aluminium, the director general of the European Steel Association, EUROFER, has told Euronews adding that such a deal could also help with cooperation on Chinese overcapacities in the sector. Such TRQ systems enable specific quantities of steel and aluminium to be imported at a lower or zero tariff rate, with any additional amount subject to a much higher tariff rate. “Tariff-rate quotas are the only opening we have with…

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ADVERTISEMENT Several European countries will be halting their postal services to the US after US President Donald Trump scapped a tax exemption on low-import goods worth less than $800 (€682) last month. The White House said it is aiming to combat illegal and abusive practices, such as the importation of illegal drugs into the United States. Letters and small parcels under $100 (€85) will not be affected. Postal services in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy said they will stop shipping most merchandise to the US effective immediately. France and Austria will follow Monday, and the United Kingdom Tuesday. Portugal has…