The metallurgical industry is of great importance to the economy.
US Department of Commerce announces suspension of 232 customs tariffs on Ukrainian steel for a period of one year. This is stated in a statement on the website of the agency.
“Ukraine's metallurgical industry is extremely important for the country's economic power, it employs one in thirteen Ukrainians. and the steel plant in Mariupol has become a symbol of Ukraine's determination to resist Russian aggression, “the US Treasury Department said in a statement.
provide shelter to its employees during hostilities. Despite the fighting, some Ukrainian plants have even resumed production.
“In order for metallurgical plants to continue to be an economic lifeline for Ukraine, they have the opportunity to export their steel. Today's announcement is a signal to the Ukrainian people that we want to help to prosper in the face of Putin's aggression and that their work will create a stronger Ukraine both today and in the future, “said US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.
up to 40% of metallurgical capacity due to the war . Mariupol accounted for a third of all steel production in Ukraine.
