China’s Ministry of Commerce launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of chemical products and optical fiber from Europe and the US, the Wall Street Journal reported. The decision appears to have been made in retaliation for the US Commerce Department’s decision to investigate Chinese aluminum imports. China also finalized anti-dumping measures on some nylon imports. The measures are resuscitating trade and currency tensions between China, the US and Europe that appeared to have relaxed over the past few weeks. China slapped duties on imports of nylon 6, used in toothbrushes, gun frames and chiffon, reserving the highest duty rate for US firms. Both the US and China are also pursuing investigations of other products and allegations of unfair trade practices.
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