“We’re concerned that there will be a mutual build-up (of duties). That should be avoided if possible,” Rösler said in Brussels as he met with EU trade commissioner Karel de Gucht on Tuesday to lobbyfor an agreement over Chinese solar imports instead of punitive tariffs, a ministry spokeswoman confirmed to Recharge today.
The EC has until June 5 to hear member states’ opinions on the issue and make an announcement on the possible measure, but it is not bound by them in its eventual decision.
