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Sunday, Sep 13, 2026

France, Italy and Germany Seek EU Safeguards for Chemicals and Plastics

The three governments are preparing a joint request for European Union trade protections against low-cost subsidized imports, seeking to shield domestic chemical and plastics manufacturers from worsening competitive pressure.
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