EU's plastics protection measures put wider trading relationships at risk
By Cynthia Kroet ( November 10, 2026, 15:18 GMT | Comment) -- The EU’s safeguard investigation into PET plastics and related chemicals risks creating trade tensions beyond China and raising costs for European businesses relying on imports. Potential restrictions could affect major suppliers including Turkey, Vietnam and Egypt, undermining the European Commission's efforts to strengthen ties with trading partners.The EU's latest attempt to protect its struggling plastics chemicals industry from global overcapacity risks creating new trade tensions with partners beyond China....
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