China extends EU dairy probe amid trade tensions
Anti-subsidy investigation now set to run through Feb. 2026
18 August 2025
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By: China has extended its anti-subsidy investigation into dairy products from the European Union by six months, Reuters reported, citing the commerce ministry on Monday.
Beijing launched the investigation into imports of some cheese, milk and cream from the EU last August, a day after Brussels revised duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles but refrained from abandoning them as Beijing had urged.
The two sides have yet to reach a deal on EU tariffs on EVs.
The Ministry of Commerce said it has decided to extend the investigation period on EU dairy imports until February 21, 2026, in view of the "complexity" of this case.
Last year, China also launched probes into imports of EU brandy, dairy and pork products.
In June, China extended its pork investigation by six months, and in July, it announced duties of up to 34.9% on EU brandy producers - though major cognac makers were spared, provided they sell at or above a minimum price.
