China imposes five-year anti-subsidy tariffs on EU dairy, citing harm to domestic industry, with rates ranging from 7.4% to 11.7%.
China will impose anti-subsidy duties on certain dairy imports from the European Union for five years after finding that government support had harmed its domestic industry, reported Caixin.
The final ruling covers products including cheese and fresh cream. Officials stated that the tariffs formalize Beijing's trade measures against EU dairy, though the lower rates suggest an effort to limit consumer impact or ease tensions.
Under the decision, tariffs on 14 sampled companies will range from 7.4 to 11.7 percent, while other cooperating firms will face a 9.5 percent rate. All other EU companies will be subject to the top rate of 11.7 percent.
The final duties mark a sharp reduction from preliminary tariffs of 21.9 to 42.7 percent proposed in December 2025, signaling a softer stance as Beijing balances trade protection with market stability.
