China Extends EU Pork Probe Amidst EV Tariff Talks
China Delays EU Pork Import Decision Amidst EV Tariff Talks – June 2025
BEIJING, CHINA – 10 June 2025. The latest China delays EU pork import decision June 2025 update has created new uncertainty in global meat markets. Beijing has extended its high-profile investigation into European Union pork imports for another six months, shifting the final decision deadline to 16 December 2025.
Background on the Trade Probe
China launched the anti-dumping investigation in June 2024. Many observers see the move as a direct response to EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle exports. According to Reuters, the probe covers more than US $2 billion (£1.57 billion) worth of pork products. Major European suppliers such as Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark face the greatest exposure to trade disruption.
Market Impacts
China is the world’s largest consumer of pork, and its demand has been rising. However, the investigation has unsettled exporters across Europe. In 2024, China imported US $4.8 billion (£3.77 billion) in pork, with over half supplied by the EU. Much of this volume included pork offal, such as pig ears, noses, and feet. These cuts hold strong culinary value in China but fewer outlets exist elsewhere.
Therefore, any delay in the probe could redirect trade flows. If access to the Chinese market tightens, exporters may face reduced volumes and lower returns. At the same time, alternative buyers would need to absorb the product, which could reshape global pork pricing.
Wider Trade Context
The extension also comes as China and the EU continue talks on electric vehicle tariffs. Beijing recently prolonged its probe into EU brandy and promised faster rare earth magnet export licences. This suggests a tactical approach, linking multiple trade disputes.
Outlook
In conclusion, the China delays EU pork import decision June 2025 story highlights the close connection between trade policy and agricultural markets. Exporters should monitor negotiations closely, as the December ruling could shift pork flows across Europe, China, and beyond.
Reporting by Ryan Woo and Ella Cao; additional reporting by Gus Trompiz in Paris, Emma Pinedo in Madrid and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen in Copenhagen; Editing by Christopher Cushing, Saad Sayeed and David Evans. Source: Reuters.
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