China filed a World Trade Organisation complaint against the European Union yesterday over its treatment of imported footwear, escalating a long-running dispute between the pair.
The move follows the EU's decision in December to extend anti-dumping duties against Chinese and Vietnamese footwear for 15 months. It comes at a time of rising tension between China and its western trading partners – a situation that has been exacerbated by the economic recession.
China's ministry of commerce said the EU tariffs “damage the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises”.
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