Get ready: starting tomorrow (Dec 17, 2025), China is set to impose anti-dumping duties on EU pork and pig by-products for the next five years 🐷⚖️.
The Ministry of Commerce announced today (Dec 16, 2025) that EU exporters will face duties ranging from 4.9% to 19.8% after a probe found dumped imports harmed domestic producers. Back on June 17, 2024, at the request of the China Animal Agriculture Association, the ministry kicked off the investigation, consulting farmers, traders, and experts to ensure a fair, unbiased outcome.
Why it matters: Anti-dumping duties are trade measures that protect local industries from unfairly cheap imports. Think of them as a price floor – they help local farmers stay competitive and prevent market flooding.
What’s next: The ruling takes effect Dec 17, 2025, and will run through Dec 16, 2030. Keep an eye on global pork markets – price shifts in big economies like China can ripple through Southeast Asia, potentially impacting pork prices at your local wet market or online grocery service.
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China to impose anti-dumping duties on certain pork imports from EU
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