The European Commission has adopted provisional safeguard measures on the imports of transformer steel called GOES. Published on 18 September 2026 it entered into force on 25 September for a period of 155 days. These measures directly impact transformer manufacturers in 20 EU Member States.
EU transformer manufacturers support a viable GOES industry in the European Union, capable of delivering the necessary quantities, the required quality and competitive prices within a foreseeable timeframe, but the provisional safeguard measures increase costs for transformer manufacturers without guaranteeing the investment, capacity or higher-performing grades Europe needs.
We call on the European Commission to withdraw the measures and develop a credible investment plan that supports the whole European value chain.
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