Ever wondered why your favorite ham might get pricier? 🐷 Starting September 10, the Chinese mainland will roll out temporary anti-dumping measures on pork and pig by-products from the European Union. The aim? To protect domestic producers and ensure a level playing field.
According to a ruling by the Ministry of Commerce, the imported EU pork was sold below fair market value, causing "substantial damage" to local farmers. To curb this, importers must now pay deposits ranging from 15.6% to 62.4%, depending on the supplier.
This probe kicked off on June 17 last year after applications from local industries, and has been extended until December 16, 2025. It’s a careful process, the ministry says, in line with Chinese laws and WTO rules, making sure every party’s rights are respected.
A spokesperson stressed that the country "consistently exercises caution and restraint in the use of trade remedy measures" and opposes any abuse of the system. They also highlighted openness to dialogue with the EU to smooth out trade frictions and keep economic cooperation stable.
For EU exporters and global markets, these measures are a reminder of the delicate balance in international trade. We’ll be watching how talks between the Chinese mainland and the EU evolve—and how it shapes pork prices on both sides.
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China to impose temporary anti-dumping measures on EU pork imports
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