商务部初裁：欧盟相关乳制品存在补贴，中国国内产业因此受损

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce of China has initiated preliminary anti-subsidy measures against dairy products imported from the European Union, citing substantial damage to the domestic industry due to EU subsidies [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation and Findings - The Ministry of Commerce launched an anti-subsidy investigation on August 21, 2024, based on applications from the domestic industry, and extended the investigation period to February 21, 2026 [1]. - Preliminary evidence indicates that the EU provided significant subsidies to its dairy and agricultural sectors through common agricultural policy programs, leading to increased inventory and a shift from profit to loss for the Chinese domestic industry [2]. - The investigation found a causal relationship between the EU subsidies and the damage to the Chinese domestic industry, leading to the decision to implement temporary anti-subsidy measures [2]. Group 2: Preliminary Ruling and Tax Rates - The preliminary ruling announced on December 22, 2025, determined that sampled companies would face tax rates ranging from 21.9% to 42.7%, with a uniform rate of 28.6% applied to cooperating EU companies and 42.7% for non-cooperating companies [2]. - The Ministry of Commerce emphasized its cautious approach to trade remedy measures, noting that since 2025, it has not initiated new trade remedy investigations against the EU, while the EU has initiated multiple investigations against China [2].