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France takes aim at ultra-fast fashion with new levy

France will from Tuesday impose a fee on ultra-fast fashion items that will eventually reach almost €20 per garment, as the government targets major Asian e-commerce platforms incl

By 1 Sep 2026 · 07:30 CET Updated 1 Sep 2026 · 07:30 CET
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  • Core Briefing: France takes aim at ultra-fast fashion with new levy
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France will from Tuesday impose a fee on ultra-fast fashion items that will eventually reach almost €20 per garment, as the government targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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