China to levy temporary tariffs on EU pork imports
China announced on Friday that it will impose temporary duties on pork imports from the European Union, citing evidence of dumping practices. The move follows a year-long investigation launched by Beijing after the EU began scrutinizing Chinese subsidies for its electric vehicle industry. “Investigating authorities have preliminarily determined that imports of pork and pig by-products originating in the European Union are being dumped,” the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement. As a result, Beijing will apply provisional anti-dumping measures in the form of deposits, with duties ranging from 15.6% to 62.4%, starting September 10. The duties remain provisional until the ministry concludes its full investigation, which has been extended until December. The decision adds new tension to already strained China–EU relations, shaped by disputes over trade, technology, and the fallout from Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Beijing has maintained […]
