Ministry of Commerce spokesperson answers questions on the final ruling of the anti-subsidy investigation into imported dairy products originating from the European Union

Ministry of Commerce spokesperson answers questions on final ruling of anti-subsidy investigation into imported dairy products originating from the European Union. A reporter asked: The Ministry of Commerce announced the final ruling of the anti-subsidy investigation into imported dairy products originating from the European Union on February 12. Can you provide an overview of the case? Answer: At the request of the domestic industry, the Ministry of Commerce initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into imported dairy products originating from the European Union on August 21, 2024. Following the principles of fairness, justice, openness, and transparency, the Ministry conducted the investigation in strict accordance with Chinese laws, regulations, and WTO rules, widely solicited opinions from all interested parties, and fully protected their rights, resulting in an objective and fair conclusion. The investigation report shows that imported dairy products from the EU are subsidized, causing substantial damage to relevant Chinese industries, and there is a causal relationship between the subsidies and the damage. The Ministry of Commerce announced the final ruling on February 12, 2026, determining the EU company’s tax rate to be between 7.4% and 11.7%, and decided to implement anti-subsidy measures starting from February 13, 2026, for a period of five years. (Securities Times)