From euronews · Simon Ormiston · · 1m 10s
China opens anti-dumping probe into EU days before trade talks
China launches anti-dumping probe on EU chemical as trade talks approach.
In brief
China launches anti-dumping probe on EU chemical as trade talks approach. China began an anti-dumping investigation into EU-purchased p-nitrotoluene ahead of trade talks with Beijing to prevent escalating trade disputes. Originally reported by euronews.
China opens anti-dumping probe
China's commerce ministry began an anti-dumping investigation into EU-purchased p-nitrotoluene less than a week before trade talks.
EU chemical used for dyes and pharma
The chemical is used to make dyes, pharmaceuticals and pesticides, with the investigation expected to conclude within 12 months.
EU previously investigated Chinese imports
The EU opened a polyvinyl chloride investigation in September targeting imports from countries including China.
Beijing denies state support for competitiveness
Beijing claims its manufacturers do not owe competitiveness to state support and threatens countermeasures against EU actions.
Trade commissioner visits Beijing
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Sefčovič will visit Beijing on 8, 9 October to co-chair trade talks with Chinese officials.
Trade talks aim for concrete results
Brussels wants China to curb EU exports and extend a rare earth truce, with the bloc's trade deficit at €1 billion daily.
The essence
China began an anti-dumping investigation into EU-purchased p-nitrotoluene ahead of trade talks with Beijing to prevent escalating trade disputes.
