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European Commission considers new restrictions on Chinese imports
The European Commission is evaluating the expansion of restrictive measures on Chinese imports to reduce the trade deficit with China, which reached 360 billion euros last year. Following a recent agreement regarding quotas on Chinese hybrid vehicles, Brussels is considering similar actions for other sectors, including chemicals, mechanical equipment, and furniture.
These defensive trade measures, such as anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties or import ceilings, aim to protect European businesses from unfair competition. However, the impact varies across value chains. In the chemical industry, producers of primary raw materials face higher risks, while companies using these materials for finished products, such as cosmetics, may face increased input costs.
EU leaders have directed the Commission to pursue these measures through dialogue with Beijing to avoid retaliatory actions and a potential trade war that could negatively impact the European economy.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] A quota agreement has already been reached regarding Chinese hybrid vehicles. www.businessdaily.gr · www.fortunegreece.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The EU aims to implement these measures through dialogue with Beijing to avoid a trade war. www.businessdaily.gr · www.fortunegreece.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The EU trade deficit with China reached 360 billion euros last year. www.businessdaily.gr · www.fortunegreece.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Chemical companies producing primary raw materials are more vulnerable to these measures than those producing finished goods. www.businessdaily.gr · www.fortunegreece.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The European Commission is considering import restrictions on Chinese chemicals, mechanical equipment, and furniture. www.businessdaily.gr · www.fortunegreece.com