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The 30th anniversary of dumping duties on bicycles comes with a complex set of rules. – Photo Shutterstock

Has the anti-dumping regulation become too complex in 30 years?

BRUSSELS, the Netherlands - The bankruptcy of the e-bike company Qwic was partly attributed by the owners to an unexpected tax bill for anti-dumping...

‘Scott’ and ‘Bon Scott’ will coexist in the UK for clothing items and sunglasses. – Photo Scott Sports

Trademark dispute between AC/DC's Bon Scott and Scott Sports SA...

GIVISIEZ, Switzerland - With a recent ruling of the UK Intellectual Property Office the case between the owners of the name of AC/DC's lead singer...

Leon Cycle owner Lijun D. has been imprisoned for major fraud to evade the European Union's Trade Defense Instruments. – Photo Bike Europe

Leon Cycles owner arrested for suspected violation of anti-dumping...

PARIS, France - In a remarkable step the French authorities have detained the Chinese owner of the bicycle brand Leon Cycles Lijun D. for fraud and...

Thailand could increase its relevance as an e-bike supplier to the EU even further with an FTA. – Photo Bangkok Cycle

Free trade talks with EU will further push Thailand's relevance as...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The announced reopening of the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union and Thailand aims to...

According to LEVA-EU the current anti-dumping regulation is an obstacle to starting a new business. – Photo Shutterstock

'Anti-dumping regulation obstructs new e-bike assemblers in Europe'

GENT, Belgium - Trade association LEVA-EU argues that the lack of knowledge and ignorance of the bike and e-bike anti-dumping regulations by custom's...

The new exporter status of the two Chinese companies came into effect on Wednesday 30 November. – Photo Shutterstock

UK lowers anti-dumping tariffs for two Chinese e-bike manufacturers

LONDON, UK - For the imports of two Chinese e-bike manufacturers, the UK government has imposed an anti-dumping tariff rate of only 16.2%, as opposed...

The founding members of the Bicycle Alliance for Sustainability (BAS). – Photo Giant

Giant Group spearheads Taiwanese bicycle industry sustainability...

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Some of the biggest players from Taiwan's bicycle industry are joining forces in an alliance to focus on reducing the carbon...

Cambodia’s bicycle industry is an important customer of Vietnam’s component industry. – Photo Bike Europe

Vietnam and Cambodia secure smooth bicycle component trade

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - To maintain the production of bicycles for the European market, Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed to ensure the...

The GSP scheme applies to a series of countries who export bicycles and components. – Photo Bike Europe

EU proposes update of GSP import tariff system for developing...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Officially the EU's rules which ensure that exporters from selected developing countries have an import duty free status on bikes...

LEVA-EU claims that the EU regulation makes it almost impossible to start up new e-bike companies. – Photo Bike Europe

LEVA-EU supports e-bike makers claim against 'unjust' component...

GENT, Belgium - Trade association LEVA-EU says companies that solely assemble e-bikes are confronted with unfair competition that is threatening...