Author (Person) | Bounds, Andrew, Parker, George |
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Series Title | Financial Times |
Series Details | 23.9.06 |
Publication Date | 23/09/2006 |
Content Type | News |
Article suggests that the United Kingdom has offered a secret deal to Italy under which it would back Rome's demand for punitive tariffs on cheap Chinese shoes in return for Italian support for the UK's long-hours work culture. This is regarded as a classic example of European Union horse-trading in policy making and has dismayed retailers, who claim a deal with Italy could force Britain to support Rome in future trade disputes with China over imports of low-price furniture and ceramics. |
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Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Employment and Social Affairs |
Countries / Regions | Europe, Italy, United Kingdom |
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