US Biodiesel Producers Request SAF Exemption Amid EU Review of Trade Measures
US biodiesel manufacturers Diamond Green Diesel and Valero are advocating for the exclusion of certain sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) types from existing anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties. Concurrently, the European Commission initiates reviews of these measures, with the potential to impact future trade relations and production capabilities in the EU.
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The European Commission has opened two interim reviews of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on US biodiesel imports, set to expire soon. US companies Diamond Green Diesel and Valero are seeking to exclude specific sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from these duties, arguing that SAF is distinct due to its production processes and uses.
They assert that retaining these duties contradicts EU climate goals by raising airline costs and that European production cannot fulfill future demand. The reviews, requested by the European Biodiesel Board, will analyze practices from July 2025 to June 2026 to determine if measures should be extended, with implications for EU producers if duties are lifted.
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