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Apr 13, 2021

New EU tariffs on Chinese aluminum go into effect today

From the BBC World Service: European producers have complained that cheaper Chinese metal imports were putting them out of business. Could these provisional tariffs spark a tit-for-tat trade spat? Plus, we explore how Brexit may be fueling more conflict in Northern Ireland and how the U.S. could look to help ease tensions.

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An initial investigation revealed some Chinese aluminum products were being sold into the EU at artificially low prices.
An initial investigation revealed some Chinese aluminum products were being sold into the EU at artificially low prices.
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New EU tariffs on Chinese aluminum go into effect today