EU agrees China solar panel duties


BRUSSELS: The European Commission has agreed to impose punitive import duties on solar panels from China in its boldest move yet to protect against what it sees as Chinese dumping of cheap goods in Europe.

European Union (EU) commissioners backed EU trade chief Karel De Gucht’s proposal to levy the provisional duties − averaging 47% − by June 6 and make Chinese solar exports less attractive in Europe, two officials said, confirming news first reported by Reuters. — Reuters

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