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France to raise ultra-fast fashion prices as China warns of retaliation
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- France will introduce a levy on ultra-fast fashion from September, with the charge gradually rising to nearly 20 euros per item.
- The measure mainly targets large Asian online platforms such as China’s Shein and follows legislation approved by the French parliament in June.
- China has condemned the levy and warned of possible retaliation.
Ultra-fast fashion will become more expensive in France from September under a new levy that could eventually reach nearly 20 euros, or more than 480 Czech korunas, per item.
The charge is aimed mainly at large Asian online platforms, including Chinese retailer Shein. French lawmakers approved the legislation in June as part of an effort to regulate companies focused on ultra-fast fashion.
China has condemned the French measure and warned of retaliation, adding an international trade dispute to France’s effort to curb the sector.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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