A spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce answered questions from reporters about initiating an anti-dumping investigation against imports of nitrotoluene originating in the European Union. A reporter asked: We are concerned that the Ministry of Commerce has launched an anti-dumping investigation against imports of nitrotoluene from the European Union today. Can you explain the relevant situation? A: This survey was initiated in response to an application from the domestic industry. Preliminary evidence provided by the applicant shows that from 2022 to 2025, the quantity of nitrotoluene products imported from Europe was high, and the cumulative price drop was nearly 60%. The dumping of imported products from Europe caused damage to China's domestic industrial production and operation. According to Chinese law and WTO rules, the relevant application meets the requirements for filing an anti-dumping investigation. The Chinese side will carry out the investigation according to law and regulations, fully guarantee the rights of all stakeholders, and make decisions objectively and impartially. It should be emphasized that China has always maintained a position of prudence and restraint in the field of trade remedies. Meanwhile, since 2025, the European Union has initiated 28 trade remedy investigations against China, of which about 50% are chemical products. In particular, recently, it has launched 3 consecutive investigations on chemical products such as polyvinyl chloride in China. The Chinese side has repeatedly stated that the EU needs to face up to the economic and trade issues it faces and resolve each other's concerns through dialogue and consultation.

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