China initiates anti-dumping investigation into p-nitrotoluene from EU
The ministry said preliminary evidence showed EU prices fell nearly 60% from 2022 to 2025, and the probe could last 18 months.
- On Saturday, China launched an anti-dumping investigation into p-nitrotoluene imports from the European Union, following a complaint from domestic industry members filed with the Chinese Commerce Ministry.
- Trade tensions between the European Union and China have grown in recent months, with both sides increasingly resorting to trade defense measures against each other's imports.
- Preliminary evidence shows prices of p-nitrotoluene from the European Union dropped by nearly 60% cumulatively between 2022 and 2025. The chemical is used in producing dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides.
- The investigation reflects a broader pattern of reactive trade policies, with the European Union having specifically targeted Chinese electric vehicles and fast fashion among other products.
- European Union trade officials are scheduled to travel to Beijing on Oct. 8 and 9 for high-level trade talks intended to mitigate ongoing friction and resolve commercial disputes.
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China launches anti-dumping probe into chemical compound p-nitrotoluene from the EU
China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of p-nitrotoluene, a chemical compound used in dyes and pharmaceuticals, from the European Union, as trade tensions between the two sides grow
The long-standing trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels threaten to turn into a real trade war. The 27 largely blame their colossal trade deficit with China for unfair practices in Beijing.
Beijing, Oct 3 (Latin Press) China initiated an anti-dumping investigation on imports of p-nitrotoluene originating in the European Union at the request of representatives of domestic industry, announced today the Ministry of Commerce. The post China initiates anti-dumping investigation on EU p-nitrotoluene first appeared on News Prensa Latina.
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