人民财讯12月31日电，据中国贸易救济信息网消息，2025年12月19日，欧亚经济委员会内部市场保护司 发布对原产于中国的火花塞反倾销终裁披露，裁定涉案产品存在倾销，且该倾销对欧亚经济联盟相关产 业造成了实质性损害，建议对涉案产品征收17.23%的反倾销税。涉案产品的欧亚经济联盟税号为 8511100001和8511100009。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The bankruptcy of First Brands has triggered a significant decline in the stock prices of major private equity (PE) firms, despite the overall stability of the U.S. stock market, indicating a deep-rooted concern about the financial health of the private credit market and its potential systemic risks [2][3][19]. Group 1: Impact of First Brands Bankruptcy - First Brands filed for bankruptcy on September 28, with liabilities estimated between $10 billion and $50 billion and assets between $1 billion and $10 billion [18]. - The bankruptcy has affected numerous lenders, including traditional financial institutions and private credit funds, leading to concerns about broader implications for the financial system [18][19]. - The incident has raised fears that First Brands' collapse could be the first in a series of failures, potentially leading to a wider financial crisis, reminiscent of the subprime mortgage crisis [18][19]. Group 2: First Brands Company Overview - First Brands was a rapidly expanding automotive parts manufacturer, focusing on the aftermarket with a wide range of products [4][8]. - The company was founded in 2013 and grew through aggressive acquisitions, becoming a major player in the automotive aftermarket by 2024, with net sales reaching $5 billion [8][10]. - The company employed a "paired acquisition" strategy, acquiring brands with strong market presence and those with local manufacturing capabilities to enhance production efficiency [7][10]. Group 3: Financial Practices and Risks - First Brands' expansion was heavily financed through unconventional means, including private credit and complex off-balance-sheet financing, leading to a significant accumulation of hidden debt [11][12]. - The lack of regulatory oversight allowed First Brands to avoid disclosing the full extent of its off-balance-sheet liabilities, creating a misleading picture of its financial health [11][12]. - The company's financial troubles became apparent when it attempted to refinance $6.2 billion in debt, leading to a collapse in bond prices and a downgrade to junk status by rating agencies [12][13]. Group 4: Broader Industry Implications - The rapid growth of the private credit market, which has expanded tenfold over the past decade, has created a new "shadow banking" system, raising concerns about the quality of assets held by investors [19]. - Major PE firms, despite not being directly linked to First Brands, have seen their stock prices decline due to fears surrounding their own private credit operations, which have become crucial revenue sources [19].