[bill1952]

just like the US slapped tariffs on European steel to protect American companies from (at that time) superior competitors.

The tariffs were in response to dumping and were in accordance with US law. - Superior, my ass.

the rest of your statement again proves the worth of anecdotal evidence: none at all

Look at Airbus, and then look in the mirror.

[wolf78]

The tariffs were in response to dumping and were in accordance with US law. - Superior, my ass.

Trade union rhethoric. The main difference was that in 2000 the European steel industry just emerged from a round of serious cost-cutting, whereas the US counterpart was still producing steel with 1970s' efficiency and technology.