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The European Commission says it'll continue anti-subsidy investigation over solar panels imported from China.
But the commission has decided not to impose provisional duties on Chinese solar products yet.
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The European Commission announced on Wednesday it would not take provisional measures in the investigation on anti-subsidy regarding solar panels, cells and wafers.
SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH) PETER STANO, European Commission spokesperson:
"In the anti-subsidy case, the European Commission had the possibility to introduce the provisional measures within nine months of the start of the anti-subsidy investigation....Today we confirm that we are not imposing and not introducing any provisional measures in this anti-subsidy case."
But the commission said it will continue the investigation process.
The spokesperson noted that the decision not to impose any provisional anti-subsidy measures would not prejudge the final outcome of the investigation.
SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH) PETER STANO, European Commission spokesperson:
"The investigation is still ongoing. This was just provisional decision at the provisional stage. One possibility for the European Commission. The investigation is ongoing and will run until the final findings are being produced....Today's decision does in any way prejudge the final outcome, so it does not saying about anything what the Commission might do after the final results, final findings the anti-subsidy case are on the table."
The anti-subsidy investigation is running parallel to the EU's anti-dumping investigation into Chinese solar panels and other products, which started last September.
The spokesperson said the commission will decide whether to levy a definitive duty before Dec. 5, after the final result of the investigation is released.
Last month, China and the EU settled their largest trade dispute ever.
The two sides agreed on setting a minimum price for Chinese solar panels sold in the EU.
The settlement prevents a possible punitive duty of up to 47.6 percent on Chinese solar products sold in the EU market, and was welcomed by both sides.
The spokesperson said both sides agree talks are the best way to settle the dispute.
SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH) PETER STANO, European Commission spokesperson:
"We are in contact with Chinese partners and I think the position of the European Commission and the European Union is always to find first the amicable solutions."
