Key facts
- China's Ministry of Commerce has imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties on pecans imported from the U.S. and Mexico.
- The investigation into alleged dumping practices by U.S. and Mexican pecan producers has concluded.
- The curbs are a preliminary measure and could lead to further trade restrictions.
China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday that it has imposed preliminary anti-dumping measures on pecan imports originating from the United States and Mexico. The decision follows an investigation into allegations that these imports were being dumped on the Chinese market, meaning they were sold at unfairly low prices.
The investigation, conducted by the Ministry of Commerce, concluded that there was sufficient evidence of dumping and resulting substantial damage to China's domestic pecan industry. These preliminary curbs signal a potential escalation in trade tensions and could affect global supply chains for the commodity.