Germany's Federal Cabinet approved a hydrogen import strategy aimed at supporting the decarbonization of the German economy by ensuring a reliable supply of green hydrogen and derivatives. The strategy projects a high demand for hydrogen in various sectors, with the steel industry expected to be a significant consumer in the next two decades. This demand is driven by the industry's transition towards environmentally friendly production methods, including the use of hydrogen-fueled technologies to reduce CO2 emissions. The transition poses challenges such as the high cost of hydrogen for steelmaking and the need for substantial investments in green steel production. To address these challenges, the government has allocated significant funding to support green steel projects, with major steelmakers receiving billions in funding. While the strategy was positively received by the steel industry association, concerns were raised regarding the clarity on delivery timelines, affordability of hydrogen, and the development of necessary infrastructure for hydrogen imports. The industry emphasizes the importance of speed, affordability, and infrastructure development for the successful implementation of the strategy and the transition to greener steel production.