Efter at have gennemgået den generelle situation i jern- og stålindustrien be sluttede Rådet i forståelse med Kommissionen at opretholde de eksterne foranstaltninger, der var gældende i 1990, i 1991, hver gang omstændighederne talte for det, for at sikre en stabil samhandel og for at forebygge al konkurrenceforvridning.
After examining the general situation in the steel industry the Council decided, in agreement with the Commission, to continue in 1991 the external measures in force in 1990, where justified by circumstances, in order to guarantee stability in trade and prevent distortion of competition.