# China opens anti-dumping probe into EU days before trade talks

> China launches anti-dumping probe on EU chemical as trade talks approach.
- Title: China opens anti-dumping probe into EU days before trade talks
- Summary: China launches anti-dumping probe on EU chemical as trade talks approach. China began an anti-dumping investigation into EU-purchased p-nitrotoluene ahead of…
- Keywords: china, p-nitrotoluene, trade talks, anti-dumping, beijing, trade commissioner, commerce ministry, news, world, politics, opens, probe
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/03/china-opens-anti-dumping-probe-into-eu-days-before-beijing-trade-talks
- Author: Simon Ormiston
- Published: 2026-10-03T10:09:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: china, eu, p-nitrotoluene, trade talks, anti-dumping, beijing, trade commissioner, commerce ministry, news, world, politics
## China opens anti-dumping probe
China's commerce ministry began an anti-dumping investigation into EU-purchased p-nitrotoluene less than a week before trade talks.
## EU chemical used for dyes and pharma
The chemical is used to make dyes, pharmaceuticals and pesticides, with the investigation expected to conclude within 12 months.
## EU previously investigated Chinese imports
The EU opened a polyvinyl chloride investigation in September targeting imports from countries including China.
## Beijing denies state support for competitiveness
Beijing claims its manufacturers do not owe competitiveness to state support and threatens countermeasures against EU actions.
## Trade commissioner visits Beijing
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Sefčovič will visit Beijing on 8, 9 October to co-chair trade talks with Chinese officials.
## Trade talks aim for concrete results
Brussels wants China to curb EU exports and extend a rare earth truce, with the bloc's trade deficit at €1 billion daily.
## Key takeaway

China began an anti-dumping investigation into EU-purchased p-nitrotoluene ahead of trade talks with Beijing to prevent escalating trade disputes.