China solar panel duties imposed by EU

On the 4 June 2013 the European Commission announced it was imposing temporary anti-dumping levies on Chinese solar panel imports. the move came despite opposition from Germany and other EU member states, and amid fears it could spark a trade war. The European Commission argued that Chinese firms were unfairly undercutting rivals.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background Information: Merkel backs China in EU trade row http://www.europeansources.info/record/merkel-backs-china-in-eu-trade-row/

ESO: Background Information: Press Release: EU imposes provisional anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese solar panels http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-imposes-provisional-anti-dumping-tariffs-on-chinese-solar-panels/

EUObserver, 04.06.13: EU imposes controversial levy on Chinese solar panels http://euobserver.com/economic/120367

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