According to the International Herald Tribune, on September 29, due to the obstruction of the protectionist forces within the EU, EU Trade Commissioner Mandelson’s plan to cancel the tariff on Chinese energy-saving light bulbs (up to 66%) was postponed for one year. . Mandelson said, "The European Commission will recommend to member states that it is in the interest of the EU to cancel tariffs next year. This incident once again proves the complexity of anti-dumping management in the era of globalized economy in violation of the EU's broad interests."
The European Union began to impose tariffs on China's energy-saving light bulbs in 2001. In mid-October this year, EU member states will decide whether to accept the above recommendations of the European Commission. In July, Mandelson had persuaded some experts from member states to support the lifting of tariffs this fall, but was opposed by Germany-led countries. German lighting manufacturer Osram called for tariff retention. Since Philips in the Netherlands produces more bulbs than Osram in China, Osram believes that Philips cannot be counted as a European producer. Philippe expressed disappointment with the above-mentioned recommendations of the European Commission. The continued levy of one year's tariff will result in a loss of approximately 15 million to 20 million euros.
With the steady growth of China’s exports to the EU, there have been deep differences within the EU. The debate is focused on the impact of globalization and the extent to which the EU uses trade defense measures, especially in many productions that have been outsourced to China. How to define the interests of relevant industries in the EU. The decision on the 29th was the result of a compromise between the two forces. D?D both indicated that the tariff was to be cancelled, but the timetable was flexible. The European Commission is currently evaluating its trade defense strategy and drafting relevant policies to address the complexities of manufacturing outsourcing to China.
This has also affected the EU's efforts to promote climate change. The EU hopes to phase out household incandescent bulbs within two years, while the capacity of the EU's internal energy-saving bulbs can only meet about 25% of demand. The Foreign Trade Association of the European Union expressed concern that even if member states approve the above recommendations of the European Commission, there is no guarantee that the tariffs on energy-saving light bulbs will not be postponed again next year, and companies such as OSRAM may further complain.
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