In response to increasing global trade restrictions, the EU is stepping up efforts to prevent trade diversion—where goods originally destined for non-EU markets are redirected into the EU. This can lead to a surge in low-priced imports, threatening EU industries.
To address this, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the launch of an Import Surveillance Task Force on 7 April 2025. The task force uses an automated dashboard, updated monthly, to monitor import trends and identify products at risk of market disruption. Dashboard results, methodology, and heat maps showing high-risk imports are published regularly to ensure transparency and informed action. Input from EU industry, Member States, and experts complements the data to ensure a complete view of the market.
If needed, the Commission can activate trade defence tools, such as:
- Safeguards
- Anti-dumping measures
- Anti-subsidy measures
The Commission urges EU producers and associations to review the data and share insights that could support timely and proportionate action. Stakeholders are invited to contribute via a questionnaire and email submissions to TRADE-IMPORT-MONITORING@ec.europa.eu.
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