Overview

• China’s commerce ministry issued a preliminary finding that EU pork and by‑products were dumped and caused significant injury to its domestic industry.
• The provisional duties will be collected as deposits at Chinese customs, with rates varying by exporter within the 15.6% to 62.4% range.
• Brussels said it will take all necessary steps to defend EU producers and it disputes Beijing’s preliminary conclusions.
• Industry groups warn of pressure on European farmgate prices, noting China’s importance for specific cuts and citing Spain and France as key suppliers.
• The move follows a probe opened in June 2024 after EU plans to raise tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, with the antidumping investigation still running to December.