China will levy anti-dumping duties on imports of brandy originated from the European Union (EU) for a period of five years from Saturday, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.
The ministry on Friday issued the final ruling of the anti-dumping investigation into EU brandy. The investigation has shown that the brandy imports from the EU have involved dumping, causing substantial damage to China's domestic brandy industry, and determined a causal link between these dumping practices and material injury.
The anti-dumping duties are based on the 27.7 percent to 34.9 percent dumping margin decided by the final ruling, according to the ministry.
Relevant industry associations and brandy exporters in the EU voluntarily submitted price commitment applications within the prescribed time after the interim ruling. After review, investigation authorities decided to approve the applications that comply with the provisions of Chinese laws and regulations, said the ministry, adding that these exporters may not be subject to anti-dumping duties if they export their products in accordance with the committed prices agreed upon by investigation authorities.
The ministry said that China has consistently advocated for the prudent use of trade remedy measures, and the decision to accept price commitments in this case once again demonstrates China's sincerity in resolving trade frictions through dialogue and consultation.
China hopes that the EU can work with China to strengthen dialogue and communication, jointly address economic and trade differences, and create favorable conditions for consolidating and expanding China-EU economic and trade cooperation, the ministry said.
The Ministry of Commerce initiated the investigation on Jan. 5, 2024, following a request from China's domestic industry. The deadline of the probe was first extended to April 5, 2025, and then extended further to July 5, 2025 because of the complexity of the case.
China to impose anti-dumping duties on EU brandy imports from July 5: commerce ministry
China to impose anti-dumping duties on EU brandy imports from July 5: commerce ministry
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
