EU Imposes Up to 67.5% Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Nylon
The European Union has imposed anti-dumping duties of up to 67.5% on nylon imports from China following an investigation that found dumped prices harming EU manufacturers. The probe was initiated in June 2025 by the Ad Hoc Coalition of European Producers of Yarns of Polyamide, which provided sufficient evidence for the Commission's action. The nylon industry is concentrated in Croatia, Italy, Spain, Romania, and Slovenia, supporting around 2,000 jobs within a €400 million market. The EU has been increasingly targeting what it calls unfair competition from China across various sectors to restore fair trade practices while maintaining access to imports. In response, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce criticized these measures as protectionist, arguing that global production fluctuations are normal and should not be used to restrict exports. It urged for cooperation over confrontation in addressing industrial challenges. China's MOFCOM emphasized its role as a partner rather than a cause of Europe’s economic issues, advocating against trade barriers and promoting win-win solutions.