Europe's carbon tax and tariff quotas to hinder Indian steel exports
India faces significant hurdles for steel exports as European carbon taxes and tariff quotas impact trade. The government will take action to address these.
Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik announced on February 9, 2026, that India 
IN faces significant hurdles for its steel exports due to policy measures implemented by the European Union 
EU. According to Poundrik, Europe EU's carbon tax and tariff quotas are expected to hinder the progress of India IN's steel sector, creating substantial obstacles to market access that require a direct response from the government.
IN faces significant hurdles for its steel exports due to policy measures implemented by the European Union EU. According to Poundrik, Europe EU's carbon tax and tariff quotas are expected to hinder the progress of India IN's steel sector, creating substantial obstacles to market access that require a direct response from the government.
