Imports of small parcels from China have already fallen by up to 40 per cent since a separate €3 EU levy came into force in July.

Starting this week, France will charge a penalty on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast fashion retailers, with the fee reaching nearly €20 per item by 2030. Aimed at…

From Tuesday, France will impose a fee on items that will eventually reach US$2.32 per garment, targeting platforms including Shein and Temu.