Published on
30/07/2026 - 12:57 GMT+2
The European Commission is considering opening an investigation into imports of certain construction materials from several Balkan countries over suspicions that they were made using low-cost Chinese glass fibre already subject to EU anti-dumping duties, according to people familiar with the matter.
The probe will focus on so-called open mesh fabrics, including thermal insulation systems.
The case comes as the European Commission continues to step up pressure on low-cost Chinese imports, which are contributing to the EU's record-high €1 billion-a-day trade deficit with China. The commission launched negotiations with Beijing in June in a bid to rebalance trade ties, with hopes of securing tangible results by October.
