Broaden China countervailing duties, German machinery group urges EU
( July 15, 2026, 08:38 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU should impose countervailing duties on broad product groups, and should consider requiring Chinese exporters to prove they don’t benefit from unfair state support, the Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau said in a position paper published on Wednesday. The VDMA also called for tougher market surveillance and reciprocal procurement access, while opposing safeguards that would restrict imports, regardless of whether exporters engage in unfair practices.Statement follows. Full position paper is attached. ...
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