Chinese solar panel makers protest EU's harsh duties
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May 24, 2013, Friday
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MAJOR Chinese solar panel makers yesterday protested over punitive tariffs the European Union plans to levy on Chinese-made photovoltaic products.
Protests at more than 40 solar companies broke out ahead of EU member states voting on proposed anti-dumping duties ranging from 37 percent to 68 percent today. The provisional rates will be effective from June 6 if the proposal is passed.
Representatives of three solar panel giants, Yingli Green Energy Holdings Co, Trina Solar Ltd and Canadian Solar Inc, held a press conference yesterday in Beijing, lashing out at the EU penalties and calling for free trade.
In a joint statement, the three said any market restrictive measures would hurt China's solar industry, but would also hinder solar application and development in Europe and have a major negative impact on the EU's economy and employment.
A report by German consulting firm Prognos said the duties could lead to job losses of more than 200,000 in Europe over three years.
Protests at more than 40 solar companies broke out ahead of EU member states voting on proposed anti-dumping duties ranging from 37 percent to 68 percent today. The provisional rates will be effective from June 6 if the proposal is passed.
Representatives of three solar panel giants, Yingli Green Energy Holdings Co, Trina Solar Ltd and Canadian Solar Inc, held a press conference yesterday in Beijing, lashing out at the EU penalties and calling for free trade.
In a joint statement, the three said any market restrictive measures would hurt China's solar industry, but would also hinder solar application and development in Europe and have a major negative impact on the EU's economy and employment.
A report by German consulting firm Prognos said the duties could lead to job losses of more than 200,000 in Europe over three years.
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