EU start investigation against Chinese dumping prices for solar glass

The European Commission launched an investigation on 28 February into industry claims that Chinese solar glass producers are dumping their products in the European Union at below market value, opening a new front in the trade battle with China.The Commission said there was sufficient evidence to show possible dumping by Chinese exporters that may be injuring EU industry.

EU anti-dumping investigations last up to 15 months. The Commission can impose provisional import duties within the first nine months. EU member states vote on whether to set definitive duties, which typically lasting five years.

The EU solar glass market is valued at less than €200 million.