EU lobby groups have warned of “serious damage” to the bloc’s pork trade after China announced temporary anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports starting September 10. China began investigating EU pork exports last year, extending the probe to December. The dispute was triggered by EU threats to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles due to alleged unfair practices. China will require EU pork exporters to pay deposits ranging from 15.6% to 62.4%. The move has been criticized by EU farming groups, who fear the impact on European pig producers and call for a reassessment of trade policies.

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