Taiwan’s finance ministry announced it will impose temporary anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made beer and hot-rolled steel, starting July 3, 2025. The move aims to shield Taiwan's domestic industry from significant harm caused by low-priced Chinese imports.
According to the ministry, the tariff on Chinese beer will reach up to 64.14%, while duties on hot-rolled steel will be as high as 20.15%. The four-month measure is part of a provisional response pending further investigation into dumping practices.
“These products have inflicted substantial damage on local industries,” the ministry said in a statement. “To prevent continued injury during the investigation period, temporary anti-dumping duties are necessary.”
The finance ministry's decision highlights growing trade tensions between Taiwan and China, especially amid increasing scrutiny of unfair pricing tactics. China’s Ministry of Commerce has yet to comment on the development.
This is the latest escalation in ongoing trade frictions. In May, China imposed its own anti-dumping duties on Taiwan-produced POM copolymers, a high-performance engineering plastic used in electronics and automotive manufacturing.
The Taiwanese government’s action reflects broader concerns over trade imbalances and the economic impact of Chinese exports on local producers. The new tariffs are expected to curb Chinese beer and steel inflows, offering temporary relief to Taiwan’s manufacturing and brewing sectors.
As global supply chains remain volatile, the imposition of these duties could influence pricing, sourcing strategies, and bilateral trade dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region. The final outcome of Taiwan’s investigation will determine whether these duties become permanent.