The investigation focuses on the import of pork and pork-based products of European origin, which, according to Beijing, may have been sold at unfairly low prices, causing harm to domestic producers.
Last month, China imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 62.4% on pork imports from EU countries, covering products worth over $2 billion USD. This move has further escalated trade tensions between China and the European Union.
According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the hearing will assess the evidence collected during the investigation and determine further steps, including whether to introduce permanent duties or other protective measures.
The European Union is one of China’s largest pork suppliers, and Beijing’s recent actions could significantly impact global meat trade and lead to shifts in the international market balance.
PigUA.info based on materials from Reuters