{"id":2328413,"date":"2024-08-21T13:23:55","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T17:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-deals-blow-to-europe-in-escalating-trade-war\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T13:28:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T17:28:44","slug":"china-deals-blow-to-europe-in-escalating-trade-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-deals-blow-to-europe-in-escalating-trade-war\/","title":{"rendered":"China Deals Blow to Europe in Escalating Trade War"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchina-deals-blow-to-europe-in-escalating-trade-war%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2328413&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>European\u200d dairy producers are facing scrutiny \u200bfrom China, which\u2063 has initiated an \u200cinvestigation into the subsidies \u200cprovided by the European Union (EU) and its member states \u200cfor \u200cdairy products. This could potentially lead to tariffs on dairy exports to China. The investigation comes shortly \u200cafter the EU announced plans to finalize tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, which\u2064 China has resisted. The focus \u2064of the dairy\u2064 investigation will include\u200c various cheese types and dairy products with high\u200b fat \u200bcontent, examining subsidies under the EU\u2019s Common \u200dAgricultural Policy as well\u200b as those \u2063from specific member countries. <\/p>\n<p>This recent development is \u2063part of\u2064 a series \u2062of retaliatory trade measures that have raised\u200d concerns about a possible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-trumps-tariffs-ignited-worldwide-backlash-against-cheating-chinese-commies\/\" title=\"The global uproar sparked by Trump&#039;s tariffs against China&#039;s unfair trade practices\">escalating trade\u200b war<\/a>. The EU\u2062 Chamber of Commerce in China has expressed regret at how one\u2063 government&#8217;s trade actions are met with similar responses from another. Additionally, China has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization\u200c over the \u200bEU\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-criticizes-trump-tariffs-ahead-of-reported-biden-china-announcement\/\" title=\"White House condemns Trump tariffs before rumored Biden China decision\">electric vehicle tariffs<\/a>. The EU&#8217;s\u200b preliminary tariff decisions \u2062on \u2062these vehicles included varied rates based on\u200d the manufacturer, with a final decision \u2062expected by early November.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>European milk and cheese producers have become the latest target in a simmering trade war with China.<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese Commerce Ministry said Wednesday that it would launch an investigation into subsidies given by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/european-union-attempts-scare-elon-musk-censoring-trump-ahead-blockbuster-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Union<\/a> and EU member countries for dairy products that could lead to tariffs on their export to China.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement came one day after the EU released a draft decision to finalize tariffs on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-ca-dem-senators-tell-biden-to-set-hard-date-to-eliminate-sale-of-gas-powered-vehicles\/\" title=\"Two CA Dem Senators Tell Biden To Set Hard Date To Eliminate Sale Of Gas-Powered Vehicles\">electric vehicles made<\/a> in China, in a follow-up to provisional tariffs announced last month. The tariffs have been denounced by the Chinese government and automakers and threaten to set back the industry&rsquo;s efforts to go global.<\/p>\n<p>The dairy investigation will cover a range of products including fresh and processed cheese, blue cheese and milk and cream with a fat content of more than 10 percent, a Commence Ministry notice said. It will look at subsidies under the EU&rsquo;s Common Agricultural Policy as well as those given by eight European Union countries including Italy, Finland and Croatia.<\/p>\n<p>The Commerce Ministry previously opened investigations into European brandy and pork exports at various stages of the EU investigation into Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles. The tit-for-tat investigations have raised fears that a full-blown trade war could be gradually emerging.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Regrettably, the use of trade defense instruments by one government is increasingly being responded to seemingly in kind by the recipient government,&rdquo; the European Union Chamber of Commerce in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/china-gets-sobering-message-ship-just-put-hole-covered-us-mutual-defense-treaty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">China<\/a> said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>China also filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization after the EU announced the provisional tariffs on China-made EVs. The EU Commission said Tuesday that it is confident that its investigation and provisional tariffs comply with WTO rules.<\/p>\n<p>The EU&rsquo;s draft decision on final EV tariffs made mostly minor modifications to the provisional rates. Autos exported by BYD, the largest EV maker in China, would face a 17 percent tariff, while those from Shanghai-based SAIC Motor would be hit with the highest rate of 36.3 percent. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-returns-elon-musks-x-bang-want-silence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tesla<\/a>, which exports autos from China, was given a tariff of 9 percent &ldquo;at this stage&rdquo; after it requested an examination of the specific subsidies it had received, the EU Commission said.<\/p>\n<p>The tariffs are subject to the approval of the EU member states. 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On Wednesday, the Chinese Commerce Ministry announced it would initiate an investigation into subsidies provided by the European Union and its member states for dairy products, which may result in tariffs on exports to China. This development follows the EU&#8217;s recent release of a draft decision aimed at finalizing tariffs on electric vehicles produced in China, building on provisional tariffs introduced last month. These tariffs have been criticized by both the Chinese government and automakers, potentially hindering their global expansion efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation into dairy products will encompass various items such as fresh and processed cheese, blue cheese, as well as milk and cream with over 10 percent fat content. The notice from the Commerce Ministry indicated that it would examine subsidies under the EU\u2019s Common Agricultural Policy along with those from eight specific EU countries including Italy, Finland, and Croatia. Previously, investigations were also launched regarding European brandy and pork exports amid ongoing inquiries into Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Concerns are growing that these reciprocal investigations could lead to a full-scale trade war. The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China expressed regret over this trend of governments responding to each other&#8217;s trade defense measures in kind. Additionally, after the EU announced provisional tariffs on EVs made in China, China lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO). The EU Commission stated confidence that its investigations and provisional tariffs adhere to WTO regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The draft decision regarding final EV tariffs included mostly minor adjustments to initial rates: BYD&#8217;s exported vehicles would incur a 17 percent tariff while those from Shanghai-based SAIC Motor would face a maximum rate of 36.3 percent. Tesla&#8217;s cars exported from China were assigned a tariff of 9 percent &#8220;at this stage&#8221; following its request for an evaluation of specific subsidies received; however, these proposed tariffs still require approval from EU member states before being finalized by early November\u2014four months after implementing provisional rates effective July 5th<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2328414,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d56ec31165f439a91663d48639f5868-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[4501,38811,8447,38812,32403],"class_list":["post-2328413","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-china","tag-economic-relations","tag-europe","tag-international-trade","tag-trade-war"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d56ec31165f439a91663d48639f5868-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2328413","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2328413"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2328413\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2328414"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2328413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2328413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2328413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}