Furniture, appeal to Brussels to counter the invasion of products from China
Efic's letter to the Trade Commissioner. European companies ask for protection against unfair competition and support for an industry that employs over 1 million people.
Italy's furniture industry is facing increasing competition from cheap Chinese imports, with a 17.7% year-on-year decline in Italian exports in the first seven months. According to FederlegnoArredo, imports of Chinese furniture rose by 19.6%, 9%, 20%, and 42% in April, June, July, and August, respectively. The industry association and Efic, the European furniture producers' association, are calling for action from the European Commission to address the issue of unfair competition, citing concerns over dumping and the need for stricter controls on imports.
Efic has written to EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, urging him to take action to protect European manufacturers.
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