German retailers feel import pinch

The association of German retailers is warning that it might demand compensation from the EU if blocked Chinese garments are not released. Rolf Pangels, head of the Bag federation, which represents large and medium sized retailers, said "If the problem is not resolved by the end of next week and if the merchandise has not left the warehouses, we will act. If we let things continue the way they are much longer we will reach a point where German consumers are mad to freeze this winter because sweaters are rotting in the warehouses"