China opens anti-dumping probe into EU imports ahead of talks

China has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into unspecified EU imports, confirmed days before scheduled trade talks with EU trade chief Šefčovič. This action is assessed as a negotiating lever amid rising European protectionist pressure over cheap Chinese imports. The specific products targeted and potential tariffs remain uncertain.

China has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into unspecified EU imports, timed just prior to scheduled trade talks with EU Commissioner Šefčovič. These talks have yielded no concrete results, with the EU pressing for improved market access and clearer rules for European firms. The anti-dumping probe is assessed as a negotiating lever, signaling continued and escalating trade friction.