China significantly lowered provisional tariffs on pork in its final decision last week. China imported $589 million of dairy products covered by the current investigation in 2024, similar to 2023 values. China says EU provides subsidiesThe Ministry of Commerce said in a statement it had found evidence that EU dairy imports were subsidised and hurting Chinese producers. Roughly 60 firms, including Arla Foods, ⁠owner of brands like Lurpak and Castello, will pay tariffs between 28.6 per cent to 29.7 per cent. 'Unjustified and unwarranted': EU spokespersonChina's announcement to impose the provisional duties is "unjustified and unwarranted", a spokesperson for the European Commission said on Monday.

Source: The Telegraph December 22, 2025 10:24 UTC