As you may know the EU-imposed quotas against the import of ten categories of clothing and textiles from China is set to be lifted towards the end of this year. Experts predict, however, that this will not lead to the free and equal trading that some may expect. Whilst the more extreme elements of the European industry are petitioning for the limit to be extended until 2008 to protect the domestic market a more lenient solution is expected to be proposed as the EU is reluctant to enforce more quotas. Although free trade with China is not seen as a realistic possibility just yet a more relaxed attitude may well be the first step towards it.

This attitude is expected to be reflected in the change to policy when the import quota is lifted, it is assumed to be replaced by the so-called ‘anti-dumping’ policy, which investigates and condemns the sale of goods below the domestic price or below the cost of manufacturing.

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So what does this mean for the garment or textile importer interested in utilising the Chinese market, or indeed the European producer who wants protection? It is assumed by many that although the quotas will be lifted, what just-style.com describe as a “raft of other measures” will be implemented to protect the European manufacturer.

Good news for European textile and clothing manufacturers then, who will be protected from unfair trade practices. But those wanting hassle-free importing from China may have to wait a little longer.

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