China disquiet over EU anti-dumping

Footwear has emerged as one of the most contentious trade issues between China and the EU. Report of comments made by China’s Commerce Minister Chen Denming in Brussels, 8 May 2009, who was said to have issued a veiled warning to Europe’s high-end footwear manufacturers as he sought to convince the European Commission to reverse contentious anti-dumping tariffs against Chinese imports.

The comments took place during the second meeting of the EU-China High Level Trade and Economic Dialogue (HED), between the European Commission and the Chinese government, Brussels, 8 May 2009.

European Commission: DG Trade: Press Release, 8.5.09: EU and China call for Doha deal, closer economic cooperation http://ec.europa.eu/trade/issues/bilateral/countries/china/pr080509_en.htm

http://www.fair-eu.org/ http://www.fair-eu.org/

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

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