China-bashing

13 November 2007 By William Echikson

When Peter Mandelson came to Brussels, he was an avowed free trader. But the EU trade commissioner seems to be succumbing to protectionist arguments. He has approved import duties on Chinese shoes and strawberries. It s the wrong way for the EU to respond to the strong euro.

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Peter Mandelson, the EU Trade Commissioner, said that China must abide by the rules of the global trading system or face retaliation. He made the comments during a recent trip to Washington.

The EU Commission is scheduled to announce new rules on December 5 for launching antidumping cases against countries allowing belowcost exports to Europe.

In recent months, the Commission has imposed or extended antidumping duties on products ranging from Chinese shoes and light bulbs, and even Chinese strawberries. European steel and chemicals producers have begun campaigning for new duties.

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