Steel industry sues EU over emissions trading rules

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EUROFER accuses European Union of setting "skewed" benchmark that will cost industry billions

The steel industry is suing the European Commission over disputed criteria in the next phase of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). It claims the ETS will punish its members and could lead to "carbon...

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