China to impose anti-subsidy duties on EU dairy imports from Dec. 23, 2025, citing unfair subsidies.

China will impose provisional anti-subsidy duties from 21.9% to 42.7% on certain EU dairy imports starting December 23, 2025, citing unfair subsidies that harm China’s domestic industry. The move follows a preliminary investigation and is part of ongoing trade tensions, including prior tariffs on EU pork. Rates vary by company, with Italy’s Sterilgarda Alimenti facing the lowest at 21.9% and FrieslandCampina firms the highest at 42.7%. The measures are temporary and subject to final review. China says they comply with international trade rules and aim to protect local producers. The EU has not yet responded.