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EU struggles to stamp on shoe dumping

By Joshua Chaffin in Brussels

Published: November 18 2009 17:39 | Last updated: November 18 2009 17:39

The European Commission is struggling to secure enough support among member states for a controversial plan to extend “anti-dumping” duties against imported Chinese and Vietnamese footwear.

The Commission has met several undecided member states ahead of a pivotal meeting on Thursday where they will consider its recommendation that the duties – 16.5 per cent on Chinese footwear and 10 per cent on Vietnamese – be extended for 15 more months.

Chinese footwear

Chinese footwear is subject to a 16.5 per cent anti-dumping

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