中国征收猪肉反倾销税，欧盟反应不一

Group 1 - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that starting from December 17, 2025, anti-dumping duties will be imposed on imported pork and pork by-products from the EU, with a duration of five years [1] - The anti-dumping investigation initiated by China on June 17, 2024, concluded with duties ranging from 4.9% to 19.8%, indicating that the products were found to be dumped, causing substantial damage to the domestic industry [1][2] - Spain and France, as major pork exporters to China, expressed that the outcome was better than expected, as the final duty rates were lower than the preliminary rates which could have reached up to 62.4% [2][3] Group 2 - The final duty rates were influenced by ongoing communication with the Chinese government and visits from Spanish officials, which helped lower the rates [3] - The average duty imposed on French pork exports to China was around 20% prior to the final ruling, and the new rates are seen as a relief for the French pork industry [3] - The Danish agricultural sector expressed concerns that the final rates remain high, potentially leading to competitive disadvantages for EU exporters [3] Group 3 - The EU Commission stated it would defend EU farmers and exporters against what it perceives as the misuse of trade defense tools by China, and is assessing whether China's actions comply with WTO rules [3] - French President Macron emphasized the need for a balanced trade relationship between Europe and China, suggesting that imposing tariffs and quotas could lead to serious trade disputes [4]