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European footwear retailers warn of job losses

03/11/2005

EU footwear retailers are warning of the adverse effects of the possible EU anti-dumping measures aimed at China and Vietnam.

"Well over 10,000 jobs will be in jeopardy in Europe if the EU's anti-dumping measures against China and Vietnam are enacted. The last thing European consumers need is rising prices for daily necessities such as footwear, not to mention a reduced selection of products. And recent events in the textile industry have shown where protectionism can lead," noted Footwear Association of Importers and Retailchains (FAIR) president Mr. Paul Verrips.

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