marks a critical step in bilateral trade relations.<\/a><\/p>\nT\u00fcrkiye\u2019s inclusion in the Made in EU requirement is expected to avert the significant risk of facing new customs duties that could otherwise undermine the country\u2019s competitiveness, especially in the auto sector, despite the customs union.<\/p>\n
Baran \u00c7elik, chair of the Uluda\u011f Automotive Industry Exporters\u2019 Association (UIB), told Anadolu Agency (AA) that an exclusionary policy would have harmed both Turkish manufacturers and the deeply integrated European auto ecosystem.<\/p>\n
He noted that the move will elevate the Turkish auto industry from a production center to a comprehensive ecosystem partner.<\/p>\n
“T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s inclusion will also ensure the uninterrupted flow of our exports to the EU and strengthen our position in the EU\u2019s strategy to reduce its dependence on China, while empowering our domestic supply industry to directly benefit from green transformation funds and research and development incentives the EU provides,” he said.<\/p>\n
\u00c7elik mentioned that the EU is expected to take a tougher stance in some areas and demand strict reciprocity, meaning the process ahead will bring new obligations requiring close monitoring.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Turkish steel sector is also expected to see long-term strategic benefits from the Made in EU classification.<\/p>\n
Veysel Yayan, the secretary-general of the Turkish Steel Producers\u2019 Association (TSPA), said that the Turkish steel sector already operates in line with EU standards in production processes, quality standards, and technical regulations.<\/p>\n
“This classification could create an opportunity for Turkish steel when we look at the market gaps that may arise if other exporters are not included in the Made in EU scheme,” he said.<\/p>\n
Yayan said the Turkish steel industry expects to be formally accepted as an integral part of the European value chain “to achieve a stronger and more sustainable position in the European market.”<\/p>\n
“T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s geographical proximity, robust production capacity, and production infrastructure compatible with EU standards could further empower Turkish steel, elevating the sector to a reliable and competitive supplier for the European industry,” he said.<\/p>\n
He added that green transformation is not included in the Made in EU requirement yet, but with its inclusion, “Turkish steel may accelerate its efforts in the field and invest more in decarbonization,\u201d which would deepen its alignment with Europe\u2019s climate policies.<\/p>\n
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