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Consumer Price Index in September 2026
China's CPI was 0.9% year on year in September 2026, while consumer prices rose 0.2% month on month.
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EU imposes anti-dumping duties of up to 24.1% on terephthalic acid imports
On 10 August 2026 the European Commission confirmed definitive anti-dumping duties on EU imports of terephthalic acid from South Korea and Mexico. Duties on Korean imports range from 6.1% to 13.3%, while Mexican imports face a 24.1% duty. The case is a strong protectionism example because it shows a targeted tariff-style measure intended to defend EU producers from dumped imports while creating potential costs for downstream users.
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