EU to investigate Chinese Pekin duck imports amid market-flooding concerns
The European Union is launching an inquiry into Chinese Pekin duck imports following complaints from EU farmers regarding the impact of low-cost poultry on the domestic industry.
By Europa Express9 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CETUpdated 9 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET
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Core Briefing: EU to investigate Chinese Pekin duck imports amid market-flooding concerns
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The European Union has announced an investigation into Chinese Pekin duck imports, responding to claims from local farmers that cheap poultry entering the market is causing significant harm to their sector. According to Euronews, the probe comes as trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing remain high.
The introduction of this investigation could potentially disrupt ongoing trade negotiations between the two powers, which were launched last week. European authorities are now set to examine the impact of these imports as the row over market-flooding continues to develop.