Overview

• The Ministry of Commerce announced the probe—originally set to wrap up this week—will now continue until Feb. 21, 2026.
• The investigation covers imports of fresh and processed cheese as well as milk powder from EU member states.
• China opened the case in August 2024 after Brussels applied punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
• Earlier reciprocal measures have included formal reviews of EU brandy and pork exports, broadening the trade dispute.
• The EU maintains its EV levies target excessive Chinese state support while Beijing rejects the claims as protectionism.