2025-12-31 11:33
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2025-12-31 11:33
China announced additional tariffs of 55 percent on Wednesday. for beef imports, among others from Brazil, Australia and the USA, justifying it with the need to protect the domestic industry. The new tariffs, covering transports exceeding the established limits, will enter into force on January 1 and will be valid for three years.
As the Ministry of Commerce in Beijing said in a statement, the investigation, completed after a year, showed that the sharp increase in foreign supplies had caused “serious damage” to local producers. “It was decided to implement protective measures in the form of national quotas for imported beef, and their validity period is three years,” the ministry said.
New trade barriers will hit the world's largest exporters of this meat to China. According to data from the Chinese customs administration, Brazil remains a key supplier, accounting for over 40 percent. all imports; in 2023, 1.2 million tons of beef came from there to the Middle Kingdom. Australia also has a significant share in the market, exporting approx. 230,000 to China. tons, and the USA with a result of nearly 160 thousand. tone. The restrictions will apply to a wide range of products, including fresh, frozen, bone-in and boneless meat.
Despite the protectionist movement Beijing softens its tone, assuring its trading partners of its willingness to cooperate. The authorities emphasize that the aim of the actions is only to “help the domestic industry survive difficulties in stages”, and not to permanently close the borders to normal trade. It was declared that during the three-year period of validity of the restrictions, the import quotas granted will be gradually increased.
Last week, China also imposed temporary tariffs of up to 42.7%. on certain dairy products imported from the European Union, after a subsidy investigation found that the products were subsidized, causing losses for Chinese producers.
From Beijing Krzysztof Pawliszak (PAP)
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