China Impose Tariffs on Brandy :A-Level Business In The News

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China taxes EU brandy which France claims is retaliation for EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars.

China has implemented new taxes on European brandy imports, sparking a trade dispute with the European Union.

The European Commission plans to challenge China's action at the World Trade Organization, viewing it as an abuse of trade defence measures. China, however, frames the brandy tax as an anti-dumping measure to protect its domestic producers.

French brandy makers, who make up 99% of exports to China, express grave concerns about the potential impact on their industry. The announcement has already affected stock prices of major spirits companies and European car manufacturers.

The situation highlights escalating trade tensions between China and the EU, with China considering additional tariffs on other European goods such as cars, pork, and dairy products. Both sides accuse each other of violating international trade rules.

The French government has pledged to work with the EU to address the issue through the WTO, emphasizing the unacceptability of retaliatory measures in international trade.

This trade dispute underscores the complex interplay between economic policies and international relations, with potential far-reaching consequences for various industries in both China and the European Union.

Chinese impose tariffs on brandy