European Commission sends Statement of Grounds to Temu over inspection obstruction
The European Commission has issued a Statement of Grounds to PDD Holdings and WhaleCo Technology over a suspected inspection obstruction.
By Europa Express31 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CETUpdated 31 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET
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Core Briefing: European Commission sends Statement of Grounds to Temu over inspection obstruction
Strategic Context: The European Commission has issued a Statement of Grounds to PDD Holdings and WhaleCo Technology over a suspected inspection obstruction.
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The European Commission has sent a Statement of Grounds to Temu's owner, PDD Holdings Inc., and its subsidiary, WhaleCo Technology Limited. According to the European Commission, the statement outlines concerns that the companies may have obstructed an inspection conducted at WhaleCo's premises in Ireland under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.
The regulatory action marks a new step in the Commission's oversight of the companies operating within the European Union framework.