CEPE (The European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists’ Colours Industry) is urging member states to reject a proposal by the European Commission (EC) to impose anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide (TiO2) imports from China. TiO2 is a key raw material for coatings manufacturers, accounting for up to 40% of the cost of raw materials and 20% of the cost of the finished product. The tariffs threaten the viability of the European coatings sector, which is valued at €33 billion annually and employs more than 150,000 people.
“If member states confirm the proposal, it will have a significant impact on the paint sector, one of the largest users of TiO2,” said Christel Davidson, director general of UNECE.said Christel Davidson, director general of UNECE. “The Commission is taking a short-term approach to EU competitiveness. We fear that the impact of these tariffs on the paints sector, especially on small businesses and related industries such as construction, will outweigh any temporary relief for European TiO2 manufacturers.”
“Overall, investment in the EU paint sector is expected to become less attractive, which will have a direct impact on European TiO2 suppliers.” Davidson noted. “This would be an unfortunate outcome for a measure intended to protect Europeans from unfair foreign competition. We hope that member states will carefully analyze the situation and vote against the EC’s decision to impose these tariffs when they meet next week.”
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