China Extends Anti-Dumping Investigation into EU Pork Imports Until December
China's Ministry of Commerce prolongs investigation amid ongoing trade tensions with the European Union.
The Ministry of Commerce of China announced on June 10, 2025, the extension of its anti-dumping investigation into certain pork imports from the European Union (EU) until December 16, 2025. This investigation, which began in June 2024, was initiated in response to escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.
In a brief statement released on its official website, the Ministry cited the 'complexity of the case' as the reason for the extension of the investigation period.
Initially, the Ministry indicated that the investigation would last for one year but noted the possibility of extensions 'under special circumstances.' The scope of the investigation includes both fresh and frozen pork, as well as animal fats and by-products, with Spain being one of the major suppliers of these products to the Chinese market.
This inquiry was part of China's broader response to tariffs imposed by the EU on electric vehicles produced in China, which were deemed to distort competitive fairness with European firms due to state subsidies.
In recent months, relations between China and the EU have shown signs of slight improvement, particularly following the trade tensions initiated by the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Additionally, in April 2025, China announced an extension of its investigation into alleged unfair competition related to brandy imports from the EU, another retaliatory measure against European tariffs on Chinese vehicles.
The Chinese government has also initiated anti-dumping investigations into certain dairy products exported from EU member states.
European Commissioner for Trade, Maros Sefcovic, who visited China in March, recently remarked that Brussels and Beijing 'share strong mutual interests in resolving both bilateral and global challenges.' He also emphasized the importance of addressing the differences between the two parties.
According to the EU's Chief Trade Officer, efforts are ongoing to achieve progress ahead of the upcoming bilateral summit in China scheduled for July, which will commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Beijing and Brussels.
In a brief statement released on its official website, the Ministry cited the 'complexity of the case' as the reason for the extension of the investigation period.
Initially, the Ministry indicated that the investigation would last for one year but noted the possibility of extensions 'under special circumstances.' The scope of the investigation includes both fresh and frozen pork, as well as animal fats and by-products, with Spain being one of the major suppliers of these products to the Chinese market.
This inquiry was part of China's broader response to tariffs imposed by the EU on electric vehicles produced in China, which were deemed to distort competitive fairness with European firms due to state subsidies.
In recent months, relations between China and the EU have shown signs of slight improvement, particularly following the trade tensions initiated by the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Additionally, in April 2025, China announced an extension of its investigation into alleged unfair competition related to brandy imports from the EU, another retaliatory measure against European tariffs on Chinese vehicles.
The Chinese government has also initiated anti-dumping investigations into certain dairy products exported from EU member states.
European Commissioner for Trade, Maros Sefcovic, who visited China in March, recently remarked that Brussels and Beijing 'share strong mutual interests in resolving both bilateral and global challenges.' He also emphasized the importance of addressing the differences between the two parties.
According to the EU's Chief Trade Officer, efforts are ongoing to achieve progress ahead of the upcoming bilateral summit in China scheduled for July, which will commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Beijing and Brussels.
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