EU aluminium firms' dumping complaints groundless, says Chinese association

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A European Union probe into whether China is dumping aluminium extrusions is a result of "internal" factors at the companies that complained and Chinese producers should not have to bear the consequences, China's metal association.Aluminium extrusions are widely used in transport, construction and electronics. China is by far the world's biggest aluminium producer and its extrusions have already faced anti-dumping duties in the US, Canada, Australia & Vietnam."China's aluminium extrusion products have not caused damage to the EU's relevant industries & there is no dumping in Europe," the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association said in a statement, stressing that Chinese firms benefited from advanced technology & cost controls.Expressing "firm opposition" to the case, it said if the need arises, it would recommend that the Chinese government adopt countermeasures to safeguard the "legitimate rights and interests" of exporters.