EXTERNAL ACTION / Trade

Commission proposes 18-month extension in anti-dumping duties and gradual phase-out to tackle Chinese solar panels

Brussels, 08/02/2017 (Agence Europe)

On Wednesday 8 February, the European Commission decided to propose an 18-month extension of anti-dumping duties to tackle imports of Chinese solar panels. According to the European Commission Vice president, Frans Timmermans, on Wednesday 8 February, this initiative would begin with a gradual phasing out.

Speaking at the end of the weekly meeting of the College of Commissioners, Mr Timmermans explained, “There is no doubt that we have the right to protect our industry from unfair...