The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answered reporters' questions on the preliminary ruling of the anti subsidy investigation on imported dairy products originating from the European Union

Q: We have noticed that the website of the Ministry of Commerce has released a preliminary notice on the investigation of anti subsidy for imported dairy products originating from the European Union. Can you introduce the relevant situation?

Answer: On August 21, 2024, at the request of the China Dairy Industry Association and the China Dairy Products Industry Association, the Ministry of Commerce launched a countervailing investigation into imported dairy products originating from the European Union.

After filing the case, the Ministry of Commerce has always adhered to the principles of fairness, impartiality, openness, and transparency, strictly conducted investigations in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations and relevant rules of the World Trade Organization, and fully protected the rights of stakeholders. At present, preliminary evidence suggests that imported dairy products originating from the European Union are subject to subsidies, causing substantial damage to China's domestic industries, and there is a causal relationship between subsidies and substantial damage. According to the relevant provisions of the Anti subsidy Regulations of the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of Commerce issued a preliminary ruling announcement on December 22, 2025, ruling that the ad valorem subsidy rate for EU companies is 21.9% -42.7%, and deciding to implement temporary anti subsidy measures.