The European Union intends to impose an average of 2 euros on additional communication shipments
by Roman Armango
& Video from Maria Psara
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propagandaTrade Commissioner, Maroš šefčovič, announced this week the imposition The average of two euro for all small packages Which enters the European Union by A value equal or less than 150 eurosWhich will affect the imports of cheap products From countries like China.
Europe receives some 12 million From small packages per day, about 4.6 billion articles annually, most of which are products sold by Chinese online platforms such as Shein y Temu. After US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of commercial fees on China, the European Commission expressed concern about the possibility of the deviation of Chinese products towards the European Union, The European market may be immersed. Two of the new euro can be a deterrent, and they believe in the šefčovi section. Although the application calendar is still unknown, defenders of consumer protection are already They are concerned that the cost is declining on this.
“These large platforms, whose business model enjoys are very cheap costs, will absorb download and may not have an impact on consumers, but in the end, It will be a work decision. Consumers should not be those who pay the price. ”
The Commissioner defended this procedure in terms of cost efficiency: “It is really related to compensation for the work of customs officials.” In February, the European Commission published a “Tool Fund” in which it announced its intention to submit it More safety controls from imported products Through artificial intelligence tools or training to detect and remove products from the market.
Chinese trade giants e They are already subject to several investigations into the committee under Digital Services LawReference regulations for social networks and retail platforms online. The European Consumer Protection Network is also investigating TEMU Suminated illegal practices such as wrong discounts and deceptive reviewsSelling illegal products and unfair practices. Last February, the committee also requested information from Sheen about the risks related Illegal products in the marketThe transparency of your recommendations, Access to data By eligible researchers and measures taken to mitigate the risks related to consumer protection, public health And the luxury of users.
