Final EC decision shows how anti-Chinese-produced truck tyre tariffs are working…or does it?

While publishing the details of its final decision relating to import tariffs on Chinese-produced truck tyres, the European Commission (EC) also revealed some fascinating details relating to how the market has changed in light of previous investigations. The official documents also give insight into the degree to which some firms in the supply chain of Chinese tyremakers are connected to state ownership and how the EC defines brand segmentation. And finally, the reveal how the EC tiers the different brand segments.