EU accepts Chinese shoemakers' lawsuits against anti-dumpin

时间：2007-01-10 05:22:22

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BEIJING, Jan. 9 - A lawsuit1 launched by four domestic shoemakers against the European Union's anti-dumping tariffs2 has been accepted by the EU Court, Xinhua learned on Monday.

 

Lawyers and leaders of China Leather Association say the lawsuit may last for two years before a final judgement is reached.

 

Last October the EU imposed anti-dumping duties of 16.5 percent on Chinese shoes. The measures brought strong protests from Chinese shoemakers.

 

According to regulations, Chinese shoemakers can file a lawsuit to the European Court up to two months after the October 5 ruling.

 

The Chinese government has announced its support to Chinese merchants and businesses. "It is an effective way of safeguarding their legal rights," said the Ministry3 of Commerce official, who refused to be identified.

 

Most companies were scared away by the long-drawn and complicated process and huge costs the suit will involve, said Guo Weiwen, general secretary of the China Alliance in Response to EU Anti-Dumping of Chinese Footwear.

 

The anti-dumping tariffs affected4 more than 1,200 Chinese shoemakers, and most small and medium-sized shoemakers chose to adjust their product structure and export markets, or even retreat from the EU market, said Guo.

 
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1 lawsuit A14xy     
n.诉讼，控诉
参考例句：
  • They threatened him with a lawsuit.他们以诉讼威逼他。
  • He was perpetually involving himself in this long lawsuit.他使自己无休止地卷入这场长时间的诉讼。
2 tariffs a7eb9a3f31e3d6290c240675a80156ec     
关税制度； 关税( tariff的名词复数 )； 关税表； （旅馆或饭店等的）收费表； 量刑标准
参考例句：
  • British industry was sheltered from foreign competition by protective tariffs. 保护性关税使英国工业免受国际竞争影响。
  • The new tariffs have put a stranglehold on trade. 新的关税制对开展贸易极为不利。
3 ministry kD5x2     
n.(政府的)部；牧师
参考例句：
  • They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
  • We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。
4 affected TzUzg0     
adj.不自然的，假装的
参考例句：
  • She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
  • His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。

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