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The EU accuses China of unfairly subsidising its fine-coated paper industry (Photo: bravenewtraveler)

Paper tariffs spark EU-China 'trade war'

China has said it will retaliate against a landmark EU decision to slap tariffs on fine-coated paper imports, heralding the start of a new 'trade war' between the two sides, say experts.

On Saturday (15 May) Chinese commerce spokesman Yao Jian said an EU decision to impose anti-subsidy and anti-dumping duties on the same product is against World Trade Organisation rules.

Yao said Beijing would move to protect the interest of local companies.

"The Chinese side is strongly ...

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The EU accuses China of unfairly subsidising its fine-coated paper industry (Photo: bravenewtraveler)

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