The Ministry of Commerce has welcomed the World Trade Organization ruling that the European Union is illegally taxing Chinese steel fasteners.
商务部对世贸组织裁定欧盟对中国征收钢铁紧固件税是非法的表示欢迎。
The ruling says the EU isn't complying with international commerce rules by imposing its anti-dumping duties. The WTO ruled the EU's single duty requirements and practices are discriminatory.
裁定称，欧盟强征反倾销税违法了国际贸易规则。WTO裁定欧盟单方面的征税要求和做法是歧视的。
The EU imposed anti-dumping duties of 26.5 to 85 percent on fasteners from China for five years in January 2009. China is the world's biggest producer of screws, nuts, bolts and washers, while the EU is its biggest market.
2009年1月份开始，欧盟对中国的紧固件征收了26.5%至85%的反倾销税，时间为五年。中国是世界上最大的螺丝钉、螺母、螺栓和垫圈生产商，而欧盟是这些商品的最大市场。
Li Chenggang, Dept. Director of Ministry of Commerce, said, "The WTO's rule will give justice to China's industry of steel fasteners and will be a boost for the industry to retake the market in Europe."
商务部部门主任李成刚表示：“WTO的裁定还中国钢铁紧固件行业以公平，同时也有助于该行业重新夺回欧洲市场。”