Statement on provisional safeguard measure on GOES

Statement on provisional safeguard measure on GOES

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.