What Is a Policy Cycle? First, what is a policy? We know that a policy and procedure are two distinct entities. According to the dictionary, policy is a âdefinite course or method of action selected from alternatives and in light of given conditions to guide and determine present and future decisionsâ.
Steel and metal industry. 1  The German steel and metal industry includes the steel, non-ferrous metals, foundry and steel and metal working industries. 2  As a result of its innovative capabilities and high-quality products, the German steel industry has established itself as a leading producer in the European Union.
In June of 2009, the United States, the European Union, and Mexico brought dispute settlement cases at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding Chinaâs export restraints on a group of raw materials used in the steel industry among other downstream industries.