China extends US, Mexico pecan anti-dumping probe

China has extended an anti-dumping investigation into pecans from the United States and Mexico until March 25, 2027, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, September 10.

The investigation had been expected to expire on September 25, 2026. The ministry cited “the complexity of this case” for the extension.

Beijing began imposing levies in August of 54.3% on pecans from the United States and between 17.8% and 51.6% on pecans from Mexico. The commerce ministry said at the time that a preliminary ruling found pecans were being dumped in China and causing substantial damage to the domestic industry.

The United States and Mexico are the world’s biggest producers of pecans. US pecan exports to China were worth $93.1 million in 2023, according to the US Foreign Agricultural Service.

The case adds to trade tensions between China and the United States ahead of an anticipated meeting in Washington between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.