China Imposes Temporary Anti-Dumping Measures on EU Brandy Imports
The measures, effective November 15, are seen as a response to EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
- China's Ministry of Commerce announced temporary anti-dumping measures on brandy imports from the EU, effective November 15.
- These measures follow a preliminary investigation that claims EU brandy producers are damaging China's domestic industry.
- The measures will replace a previous cash deposit requirement with a letter of guarantee, easing financial burdens on exporters.
- The announcement is perceived as a political response to EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, escalating trade tensions.
- French officials and cognac producers have called for diplomatic solutions to avoid further economic harm to the brandy sector.