14 Jun 2024
China firms seek anti-dumping probe of EU pork imports, ramping up tensions
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BEIJING, June 14 (Reuters) – Chinese firms have formally applied for an anti-dumping probe into pork imports from the European Union, the state-backed Global Times reported, escalating tensions after the bloc imposed anti-subsidy duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
The move opens a new front in bilateral strains in one of the world’s key trading relationships after Brussels slapped tariffs of up to 38.1% on EVs made in China to shield its auto industry from competition.
China imported $6 billion worth of pork in 2023, including offal, with the EU accounting for more than half, customs data showed.
The Global Times report, posted on X, gave no details of the requested anti-dumping probe, and it was unclear which pork products would be targeted.
Pig parts that are not favoured in Europe such as feet, ears and offal are popular among Chinese consumers, providing a valuable and important market for Europe.
“Much of the imports from Europe are not muscle meat … If also (offal), China would need to import more from other countries where (offal) is not consumed in the local market,” said a livestock analyst who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter.