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China urges France to 'halt' fast-fashion law, warns of countermeasures
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· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The fees will eventually reach almost €20 per garment. A new law has come into effect, imposing fees on certain items to curb the industry's environmental and economic impacts.
A new law has come into effect, imposing fees on certain items to curb the industry's environmental and economic impacts. The fees will eventually reach almost €20 per garment. This law is part of a push to address the issues caused by the industry.
China has urged a halt to this law, warning of potential countermeasures. The law aims to reduce the industry's negative effects, but the details of China's concerns are not specified.
Further information on this development is available from the source, including the specifics of the law and China's response to it.
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Category: business Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Le Monde in English Reading time: 1 min
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