Chinese reaction to potential anti-dumping extension
China has spoken out about the European Commission’s (EC’s) recommendation for anti-dumping duties on Chinese and Vietnamese shoes to be extended.
Commerce ministry spokesperson Yao Jian said that the commission had violated World Trade Organization rules and claimed an extension would constitute an abuse of trade remedies. "China pays close attention to this case and reserves the rights to take a further measure," Mr Yao said.
However, while the EC has the power to propose the 15-month extension, it will be down to the European Council to approve it. Members of the Council will vote on the issue later this month and, although a vote on November 19 showed that 15 of the 27 member states opposed an extension, it is now believed some may have changed their minds.
