Tata Steel is reworking its export strategy as the change in global commercial policies and protectionist measures remodeled the future commercial trajectory of metal.
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As of March 12, 2025, the Trump administration has restored a 25 percent rate for all imports of steel and aluminum, a movement that can interrupt the export of Tata Steel established from the IJMUIDEN plant (in the Netherlands).
The plant exports specialized steel products that are not manufactured in the country in the US.
“Some products that we export from the Netherlands to the United States are not even made there. Therefore, our customers and we are looking to see if there are some exemptions for those products,” said Narendran, speaking outside an organized event).
Exports from Europe (and also from the United Kingdom) to the US. These products are often used in manufacturing processes in the US.
For example, Tata Steel operates the largest steel in the United Kingdom in Port Talbot and exports about $ 100 million of steel annually to the United States; While 10-12 percent of the production of its unit of the Netherlands is exported to the United States.
With the United States now applying strict rules of origin “melted and dumping” and rejecting specific exemptions from the country, Tata Steel has tried “conversations with American buyers.”
“… Of course, the discussion is about how we treat tariffs. That is a cost. But the question is how we can our customs and I share those rates,” Narendran added.
There is no export of India still
With India that already faces commercial actions and logistic obstacles in the service of the United States, exporting directly from Indian plants is not a viable solution.
“When India exports to the United States, she already has many commercial actions against her since the past. And the United States is one of the most difficult markets to attend in any case of the fact that if the volumes rise (from India), there will be commercial actions, he said.
“So we have a good flow of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom and we will stay with that,” Narendran added. However, the steel manufacturer continues to see “enough opportunity” in national markets for its operations in India.
Move green steel
The manufacture of green steel continues to evolve in India, compared to Europe.
According to Narendran, there was an impulse of concerted policies towards the manufacture of greenest steel, less carbon in Europe for a period of 5-10 years compared to India, which is still in the early stages.
European nations have established a policy route and an infrastructure plan; While customers are willing to buy green steel (paying more). “All these three need to join (here),” Narendran said.
In comparison, India’s green steel policy continues to evolve under discussion; While infrastructure is about “almost being built.” There are doubts for the client to pay more for thesis offers.
“He will take some time,” said Tata Steel MD, adding that India is working on initiatives where they will give preference to public procurement or greenest steel. “It is a good movement. The Government is a great steel buyer, directly or indirectly.”
Posted on April 18, 2025
