Lawmakers’ attempt at a backdoor ban is facing resistance from import-reliant member states
The European Union is bracing itself for a fight over a proposed ban on Russian steel imports, as lawmakers attempt to push the restrictions through a legislative backdoor, according to Euronews.
Members of the European Parliament and EU member states will begin negotiations next week on whether to completely ban Russian steel, in line with a wider EU sanctions campaign over Ukraine.
Belgium, Italy, the Czech Republic, and Denmark are resisting the measure, saying they rely on Russian semi-finished steel for further processing, Euronews reported on…
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