Prolonged Anti-Dumping Probe into EU Pork by China
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Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of Beijing's extended anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the EU. This probe, initiated back in June 2024 by China's Commerce Ministry[1][3], targets pork and related products, with a primary focus on key EU exporters like Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, amounting to around €1.75 billion[2].
Given the case's intricacy, China has decided to keep the investigation afloat until December 2025[1][3][5]. That's a whole year of uncertainty for European pork farmers!
Pork holds significant strategic importance for both China and the EU. China is the world's leading pork consumer, while the EU ships offal products such as ears, feet, and snouts, popular in Chinese cuisine[2].
Now, curious about what sparked this probe? Well, it all started as retaliation to extra tariffs slapped by the EU on Chinese electric vehicles. Brussels slapped these duties, justifying them by accusing Chinese automakers of receiving subsidies, which they claimed gave them an unfair advantage over European firms. Beijing vehemently denied these claims and took matters into its own hands, launching investigations into European pork, brandy, and dairy products[1].
And guess what? The EU and China are due to hold a summit in July 2025 to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties! At this gathering, they'll likely discuss minimum prices for Chinese electric vehicles in Europe and set up a "green channel" for the delivery of rare earths from China to EU countries[1]. So, while they try to patch up their differences, they're also imposing somewhat defensive measures in other sectors – like electric vehicles from the EU and pork from China[2].
In fact, the EU's thrown its own punches by initiating trade investigations, complicating the diplomatic dance even further[4]. Sit tight, folks! The future of EU-China trade relations might get rough! ѵ
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The prolonged anti-dumping investigation into EU pork by China has sparked a competition policy dispute between the two, with the EU also initiating investigations into Chinese products. This competition policy disagreement adds complexity to the already strained EU-China trade relations, resembling a fierce competition in the global market.
The ongoing investigations have created uncertainties for European pork farmers, while the sports of diplomacy and trade seem to be played with heightened stakes between the world's leading pork consumer and the EU exporting offal products popular in Chinese cuisine.
