Beijing’s action came days after European nations moved toward tariffs on electric vehicles from China, and it included a threat to also hit pork and car imports.

Chinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39% on Tuesday.

European distiller stocks fell sharply after China said it would impose antidumping tariffs on brandy imported from the European Union, deepening tensions between the two trading powers.