Reactions to China's anti-subsidy probe on EU dairy imports
Adds reaction from FrieslandCampina
BEIJING, Aug 22 (Reuters) -China launched an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy imports from the European Union a day after the bloc's revised tariff plan for China-made electric vehicles.
Wednesday's inquiry targeting cheese, milk and cream meant for human consumption came after the EU amended proposed punitive duties on Chinese EV imports to 36.3% from an initial 37.6%. Beijing had urged Brussels to abandon the tariffs.
EUROPEAN UNION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHINA:
"Regrettably, the use of trade defence instruments by one government is increasingly being responded to seemingly in kind by the recipient government.
"Therefore, in view of the European Commission disclosing the definitive findings of its probe into EVs from China, China's decision to launch an anti-subsidy probe should not be considered a surprise.
"The chamber will be monitoring the investigation and hopes it will be conducted fairly and transparently. We expect our affected member companies to co-operate to the fullest with the investigation."
FRIESLANDCAMPINA
Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina said it was aware of the announcement of the anti-subsidy investigation by China's Ministry of Commerce.
"Naturally, we will provide the necessary information related to the investigation, if requested, in accordance with laws and regulations," a spokesperson said.
The company's specialised nutrition business sells infant nutrition products in China. In addition, FrieslandCampina has a small business selling condensed milk products and creamers for the business-to-business market.
Reporting by Liz Lee and Joe Cash; Editing by Clarence Fernandez and David Holmes
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