EU struggles to extend shoe import duties / Plan to extend anti-dumping duties rejected by EU members

The European Commission is struggling to secure enough support among EU Member States for a controversial plan to extend 'anti-dumping' duties against imported Chinese and Vietnamese footwear. In the event Member State officials on the anti-dumping committee rejected the plan to extend anti-dumping duties on the 19 November 2009.

ESO: Background information: Brussels extends import tax on shoes http://www.europeansources.info/record/brussels-extends-import-tax-on-shoes/

ESO: Background information: Mandelson steps back from Asian shoe duties http://www.europeansources.info/record/mandelson-steps-back-from-asian-shoe-duties/

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