US and EU to probe China textiles

The US government has accepted a request from the US textile industry to investigate the sharp increase in imports of textiles from China. The European Union, too, has confirmed the launch of its long-expected inquiry into nine types of China-made clothing.

European Commission: DG Trade: Trade Issues: Sectoral Issues: Textiles: Press Release, 28.4.05: The European Commission has decided to launch an investigation into Chinese textile imports to the EU in nine product categories. http://ec.europa.eu/comm/trade/issues/sectoral/industry/textile/pr280405_en.htm

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