Unilateral Grant of Market Economy Status to China Would Put Millions of EU Jobs at Risk

Abstract:

The European Union is considering whether to formally recognize China as a 'market economy,' a move that would fundamentally change the way EU countries handle dumped exports under the World Trade Organization (WTO). With some EU officials reportedly in favor of unilaterally granting market economy status (MES) to China—and with the United States and other countries set to debate the same question—it is useful to examine what the change would mean for the European economy and its workers.

• Primary Source

EurActiv, 18.09.15: Manufacturers warn against dropping guard on China http://www.euractiv.com/sections/trade-society/manufacturers-warn-against-dropping-guard-china-317760

Politico, 18.09.15: EU industry tries to block new trade rights for China http://www.politico.eu/article/chinese-walls-campaign-to-block-new-trade-status-china-juncker-malmstrom-timmermans-katainen-moscovici/

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