Ireland's €420m dairy exports under threat as China and EU's 'tit-for-tat' trade battle escalates 

China’s commerce ministry said the dairy products under investigation are cheeses, milk, and cream products intended for human consumption.

Ireland's €420m annual dairy exports to China are under threat in what is seen as an escalating  ‘tit-for-tat’ trade conflict between China and the EU.

China’s Ministry of Commerce has begun an investigation into imports of dairy products originating from the EU, examining 20 subsidy schemes operating in a number of countries including Ireland, Italy, Croatia, Austria, Belgium, and Finland.