EU countries voted on Thursday in favor of provisional measures proposed by the European Commission to curb steel imports into the bloc, according to a Commission spokesman. The Commission has proposed a combination of a quota and a tariff to prevent a surge of steel imports, notably since the United States imposed levies on incoming steel and aluminum. “ This is intended to prevent the negative effects of trade diversion, but at the same time maintain traditional supply and effective competition on the EU market, ” the spokesman said. The quota would be a reflection of imports over recent years, with a 25-percent tariff set for volumes exceeding that amount, Reuters said, citing sources familiar with the proposal. https://www.rt.com/newsline/431811-eu-measures-steel-imports/