EU associations protest antidumping tax on Vietnam

03/10/2008 12:00 - 762 Views

Eight EU organizations including consumers, retailers and manufacturers have opposed the imposition of antidumping tax on leather shoes exported from Vietnam.

Le Danh Vinh, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade told the press Sunday that the organizations had cited high inflation and economic recession as reasons why the EU should not continue the antidumping tax policy against Vietnam.

Among the eight organizations were the Organization of European Consumers; Organization of European Trade; Association of European Fashion Retailers; and the Association of European Sports Apparel Manufacturers.

Vinh said the EU Consulting Committee on antidumping tax discussed the issue on September 17.

Of the 27 EU members, 15 had protested the review of the tax on Vietnam.

EU High Commissions will further discuss and come to a decision on the matter in the near future, Vinh said.

Reported by Xuan Danh

Last Updated: Monday, September 29, 2008 17:22:12 Vietnam (GMT+07)

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