The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has decided to keep the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on US distillers grains (DDGS) imports, despite the Phase One trade deal with the US. The review process of these measures, which were initially imposed in 2016, is expected to be completed before January 12, 2023. The US Grains Council had previously criticized these tariffs, citing non-compliance with standard procedures and international obligations. Since the imposition of these tariffs, China's imports of US DDGS have significantly dropped, leading to the US focusing on alternative markets. In 2020/2021, US DDGS exports surged to over 11 million metric tons, with Mexico and Vietnam being the top buyers.