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China Hits EU Dairy with 42.7% Tariffs Amid Trade Tensions

12/22/2025

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China will impose provisional tariffs up to 42.7% on certain EU dairy products starting Tuesday.
The tariffs follow an anti-subsidy investigation viewed as retaliation for the EU's electric vehicle tariffs.
The European Commission criticized the move as "unjustified and unwarranted," saying the investigation lacks evidence.
The tariffs will affect milk and cheese, with most rates around 30%.
The measure may benefit Chinese dairy producers facing low prices and excess supply.

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China will impose provisional tariffs up to 42.7% on certain EU dairy products starting Tuesday.
The tariffs follow an anti-subsidy investigation viewed as retaliation for the EU's electric vehicle tariffs.
The European Commission criticized the move as "unjustified and unwarranted," saying the investigation lacks evidence.
The tariffs will affect milk and cheese, with most rates around 30%.
The measure may benefit Chinese dairy producers facing low prices and excess supply.