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MPE acknowledges the proposal from the European Commission to adjust tariffs and limit quotas on imported steel. These measures represent a strong and necessary effort to defend Europe’s steel industry from unfair competition and to reinforce the EU’s industrial base. However, they fall short in scope and risk undermining the competitiveness of Europe’s downstream steel converting sector, including vital industries like steel packaging. This invites an increased use of plastic packaging, undermining Europe’s circular economy goals.
Steel packaging plays a key role in Europe’s circular economy. With a recycling rate of 82% in 2023, it is one of the most circular materials in use. As a permanent material, whose inherent properties do not change during use and can be recycled forever without quality loss, steel provides high-quality scrap that supports circular production and strengthens Europe’s resource efficiency.