The extent of the increase of relatively cheap textile imports from China has led to a so called 'Bra war' with the European Commission. How might these imports affect various markets in EU countries?

More than ever manufacturing is backbone of every country. In particular, textile industry plays a major role behind countries economical activities. As the world is becoming a global village it is becoming highly difficult for the western countries where the standard of living is high to meet the manufacturing cost of the eastern country such as South Asia or far eastern countries therefore western countries such as EU members have started to buy the finished …

…business relationship with Chinese suppliers because according to International Herald Tribune Chinese imports grew 22 percent compared to last year. Conversely EU exports only grew by 1.5 percent compared to last year. References: Websites www.iht.com/article/2005/09/06/news/china.php www.newsvote.bbc.co.uk/news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics www.asianews.it www.economist.com Books Essential of Economics, John Sloman, Third Edition An integrated Approach to Business, Bruce R Jewell Second Edition