DUSSELDORF, April 7 (Reuters) - Thyssenkrupp Steel

Europe (TKSE) supports the swift implementation of the EU

Commission's steel action plan in light of the current

geopolitical situation, said Dennis Grimm, spokesperson of the

TKSE executive board, on Monday.

"Furthermore, the introduction of binding minimum quotas of

'European content' in private and public procurement is

particularly important to strengthen domestic markets," added

Grimm in a statement sent to Reuters.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a

call with metals industry representatives on Monday and was

speaking to the automobile sector later to discuss how to

respond to U.S. tariffs.

The calls aimed to collect data for further counter-measures

beyond Brussels' upcoming response to Washington's steel duties,

which will be voted on later this week.