anti-dumping measures

I do not know if the Commission is in a position to comment on the proposed anti-dumping measures.

My starting point is that the anti-dumping measures and instruments need to be taken quite seriously.

Furthermore, I hope that future political and economic dialogue will address the question of anti-dumping measures.

This is what will happen with the proposed gradual approach to implementing anti-dumping measures.

I note the rapporteur refers to the issue of anti-dumping measures.

I believe that the anti-dumping measures taken in April have clearly been a step in the right direction.

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, anti-dumping measures play an important role in the world.

The episode has displayed the extent to which the industry needs to be a prime candidate for anti-dumping measures.

It is unfortunate that the government of my own country, the Netherlands, uses this very argument against taking anti-dumping measures.

This is why, in addition to the anti-dumping measures, technical assistance for these countries is of great importance.

Our proposed anti-dumping measures on leather shoes tackle, in contrast, unfair competition.

Does the import of cheap shoes from these countries harm the Community to the extent that anti-dumping measures are called for?

I have received complaints against the anti-dumping measures.

Anti-dumping measures can only be applied if the dumping is hurting the industry in the importing country.

I fully understand the situation on anti-dumping measures and agree entirely with the Commission’s outlook on it.

Anti-dumping measures must not be abused for protectionist purposes.

Is the import of cheap footwear from these countries damaging the Community, making anti-dumping measures necessary?

One of the speakers referred to anti-dumping measures.

The matter is considered vital by labor unions, which insist that anti-dumping measures are critical to saving factory jobs.

However, when we consider the anti-dumping measures of third countries, we in the Community need to show moral leadership and avoid hypocrisy.

There is evidence that a modified administrative practice has led to a more restricted application of anti-dumping measures in various procedures.

While I agree that anti-dumping measures must be used where they are necessary, the problem is, of course, whether you use them as a protectionist measure.

Is the Commission intending to take anti-dumping measures, where appropriate, in order to remove competitive disadvantages for our companies?

The Commission's trade defence services are at the disposal of producers to explain the relevant requirements and procedures for anti-dumping measures to be exposed.

That is why the introduction of anti-dumping measures is justified from a legal and economic point of view.