Polish MEP Dariusz Joński (PPE) has raised concerns that EU anti-dumping duties on polyamide yarn from China are harming the competitiveness of the EU hosiery and underwear sector, potentially leading to job losses and reduced investment. In a written parliamentary question submitted on 8 April 2026, Joński highlights a distortion: while raw materials face high tariffs, finished and semi-finished goods remain price-competitive, benefiting non-EU producers and e-commerce platforms like SHEIN, TEMU, and AliExpress.
The question, addressed to the European Commission under Rule 144, focuses on the implementation of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/734. Joński asks whether the Commission has assessed the duties' impact on EU manufacturers, plans to address the competitive advantages of non-EU e-commerce platforms (which benefit from preferential treatment of low-value consignments), and considers adjustments to ensure a level playing field.
Policy orientation and ambition
Joński's question signals a push for rebalancing trade defence measures to protect downstream EU industries. He implicitly advocates for either lowering duties on polyamide yarn or tightening rules on e-commerce imports to prevent circumvention. The question does not propose specific numerical targets but calls for a review of the regulation's unintended consequences.
Expected follow-up
The Commission is required to respond within approximately six weeks. Its answer will indicate whether it acknowledges the sector's concerns and is willing to adjust trade remedies or propose new e-commerce enforcement measures. This could signal a shift towards more nuanced anti-dumping policies that consider the entire value chain.