Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Candles highlight EU trade rift

Candles highlight EU trade rift

By Andrew Bounds in Brussels

Published: February 5 2008 22:18 | Last updated: February 5 2008 22:18

Cheap Chinese candles seem likely to spark another fierce battle between retailers and producers in the European Union and again expose divisions in the bloc over global trade.

Peter Mandelson, the trade commissioner, is expected to recommend within days pursuing a complaint from candlemakers that a surge in imports is unfairly damaging their businesses.

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