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.
