EU states signal end to import duties on footwear

More than half the EU's member states voted on the 17 September 2008 to end emergency im-port duties against shoes from China and Vietnam, complicating a looming decision for Peter Mandelson, European Trade Commissioner.

ESO: Background information: EU faces double court threat on shoe tariffs http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-faces-double-court-threat-on-shoe-tariffs/

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