The blatant interference in world markets for the sake of national benefits called the chairman of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker the decision of US President Donald Trump to impose customs duties on steel and aluminum. In Brussels they are sure:.

the statements of the American leader that his actions are dictated by the concern for the security of the country are not based on anything. "Protectionism can not be a response to common problems in the steel sector. Instead of offering a solution, this move by the US can only exacerbate the situation, "the head of the European Commission. He warned: Europe does not intend to sit idle while the Americans will introduce dishonest measures, because of which thousands of Europeans will suffer. Brussels will strike back, "decisive and proportionate," and without leaving the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Earlier, European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmstrom pointed out the negative consequences that as a result of the actions of the White House, both American consumers of steel and aluminum will feel: they will have less choice among suppliers, and prices for imported products will be higher. Moscow has also reacted to Trump's statement that next week he will sign a decree imposing a 10 percent duty on steel imports and a 25 percent duty on aluminum. In Russia, they stressed that they will challenge this decision in the WTO court.

As noted by the TV channel "Russia 24", domestic producers, primarily NLMK, TMK and Evraz, will find it difficult to quickly reorient their supplies to other markets. His discontent was expressed also by the immediate neighbor of the United States - Canada. Its producers supply in the US about 9% of the total volume of US aluminum imports. Therefore, Washington's steps in Ottawa were perceived as extremely unfriendly. Let's notice, that among large suppliers of steel in the USA is registered PRC.