China Imposes Up to 42.7% Tariffs on EU Dairy Products Amid Trade DisputeChina has announced the introduction of provisional tariffs ranging from 21.9% to 42.7% on specific dairy products imported from the European Union. According to the ministry, preliminary findings suggest that EU dairy imports benefit from government support, which allegedly causes significant harm to China's domestic dairy industry. European Union officials have contested the legitimacy of China's investigation, arguing that the findings are based on questionable assumptions and insufficient evidence. The EU regards the new tariffs as unwarranted and disproportionate, emphasizing ongoing efforts to safeguard European farmers and dairy exporters. The European Commission has indicated that it will continue to monitor the situation closely and pursue all necessary steps to defend EU trade interests.

Source: The Munich Eye December 22, 2025 18:25 UTC