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China hits back at EU with brandy tax

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China imposes new restrictions on imports of European brandy in retaliation for EU electric car tariffs.

French brandy producers said the move would be "catastrophic" for the industry.

China 's commerce ministry said brandy imports threaten "substantial damage" to its own producers.

The European Commission said it would challenge China 's tax at the World Trade Organization .

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74

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72

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67

Article tone

formal

Language

English

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54

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short-lived

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