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Abstract According to a Reuters report, EU member states have agreed on Thursday, April 4, to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese ceramic tableware. The new measures are set to come into effect on May 13. The European Commission has accused several Chinese companies of exporting ceramic tableware to the EU at unfairly low prices, potentially harming local producers.
Since November 2012, temporary tariffs ranging from 17.6% to 58.8% had already been imposed on these products. At the time, many EU countries were hesitant about the move, but after further negotiations, the European Commission reduced the tax rates to between 13.1% and 36.1%, which was finally approved on Thursday. These tariffs are typically valid for a period of five years, unless extended or modified.
The EU remains China’s largest trading partner, and trade between the two regions continues to grow. According to data from the European Commission, in 2011 alone, the EU imported over 728 million euros worth of ceramic tableware from China. This latest decision could significantly impact the flow of goods and may lead to increased scrutiny of Chinese exports in the future. As tensions continue to rise in global trade relations, this development highlights the ongoing challenges faced by international markets.