Working group on solutions to problems related to low-priced imports

TEM104:00/2025 Body

On 7.11.25, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a working group to consider solutions to problems related to low-priced imports. The task of the working group is to identify all the national and EU-level solutions that can be used to address the problems caused by low-priced imports. In addition to surveying the means, a proposal will be made on the primary follow-up measures.

Basic information In progress

Project number TEM104:00/2025

Case numbers VN/33065/2025

Set by Ministry of Employment and the Economy

Term/schedule 7.11.2025 – 31.1.2026

Date of appointment 7.11.2025

Type of body Working group

Contact person
Noomi Saarinen, Erityisasiantuntija
tel. +358 295 047 092
[email protected]

Project status

Goals and results

The task of the working group is to identify all the national and EU-level solutions that can be used to address the problems caused by low-priced imports. In addition to surveying the means, a proposal will be made on the primary follow-up measures. The working group will draw up a written report on the solutions it has identified.

Starting points

Consumers' orders via e-commerce directly from manufacturers in third countries, mainly China, have grown strongly in recent years. The business model overrides many intermediaries in traditional trade, which allows prices to be very low and the range of products to be wide.

E-commerce products and operating models often involve problems such as the risk of harm to consumer health and safety caused by non-compliant products, the risk of irreversible environmental damage and harmful carbon footprint, and the negative impact on the level of consumer protection and the competitiveness of law-abiding companies. In addition, the phenomenon places an unsustainable burden on the authorities.

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Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Press release 5.12.2025 13.57

Ministeri Marttinen asetti työryhmän selvittämään ratkaisuja halpatuonnin ja verkkokaupan ongelmiin

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Press release 10.11.2025 13.29

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