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New U.S. Budget Bill Would Repeal De Minimis Exemption
As the U.S. Senate and House work to agree on wide-ranging federal budget legislation, it looks increasingly likely that the final version will repeal the $800 de minimis duty exemption that was enacted in 2015, going a step further
China Sanctions Former Philippine Senator
China has sanctioned former Philippine Senate majority leader Francis Tolentino, accusing him of "egregious
Canada Shuts Down Hikvision Operations
The Canadian government has ordered Chinese tech company Hikvision, a major surveillance equipment manufacturer, to
Trump Administration Rejects Ninestar Labor Rights Delisting Request
The Trump administration has rejected a request by printing and imaging company Ninestar to be
China Conditionally Lifts Ban on Japanese Seafood Imports
China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) has conditionally resumed imports of aquatic products
Canada Imposes New Steel Surtax on Non-FTA Countries
Last week, Canada announced that it would be imposing a new 50% surtax, functioning as
U.S., China Finalize Export Control Pact; Details Not Disclosed
U.S. and Chinese officials have confirmed that they finalized details on implementing an agreement
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A Breakdown of U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports
In recent months, the Trump administration has rolled out a number of trade actions, either
Fentanyl-Related China Tariffs Challenged in U.S. Court
A public interest law firm has filed the first lawsuit against the Trump administration'
China's Anti-Sanctions Law Takes Center Stage in Maritime Dispute
China's Supreme Court annual work report highlighted the first application of China’s
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China Outlines Zero-Tariff Path for African Nations
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has outlined a detailed roadmap for extending zero-tariff treatment to imports from 53 African nations, solidifying a commitment made at last week'
Beijing Calls for Stronger WTO Role Amid Global Trade Tensions in Meeting with WTO DG
During a meeting with WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala yesterday, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao called for the World Trade Organization to strengthen its oversight of unilateral tariffs
Deputy USTR Nominee Testifies at Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing today to consider the nomination of Joseph Barloon to be the Deputy United States Trade Representative in Geneva and the U.S. Ambassador
China Deepens Ties with ASEAN and GCC Amidst Trade Tensions
Facing persistent trade frictions with Western powers, China is intensifying its economic engagements with key partners across the globe. A summit this week involving leaders from ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation
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China Sanctions Former Philippine Senator
China has sanctioned former Philippine Senate majority leader Francis Tolentino, accusing him of "egregious conduct" detrimental to Beijing's interests, and has banned him from entering mainland
China Conditionally Lifts Ban on Japanese Seafood Imports
China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) has conditionally resumed imports of aquatic products from most regions of Japan, reversing a 2023 ban imposed over concerns about wastewater discharge
Beijing Clarifies Customs Process for Dual-Use Export Control
Earlier this week, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) published some guidelines outlining the procedures and required documentation for exporting controlled dual-use items.
Beijing Suspends Sanctions against 45 U.S. Firms
As part of the trade war truce between the U.S. and China, Beijing has announced a temporary suspension of key retaliatory measures targeting American companies.
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New U.S. Budget Bill Would Repeal De Minimis Exemption
As the U.S. Senate and House work to agree on wide-ranging federal budget legislation, it looks increasingly likely that the final version will repeal the $800 de minimis duty
Canada Shuts Down Hikvision Operations
The Canadian government has ordered Chinese tech company Hikvision, a major surveillance equipment manufacturer, to close its operations in Canada, citing national security concerns.
Trump Administration Rejects Ninestar Labor Rights Delisting Request
The Trump administration has rejected a request by printing and imaging company Ninestar to be taken off the UFLPA Entity List. The company and the administration are currently trying to
Texas Law Targeting Chinese Investment Now in Force
In response to concerns about a Chinese company's purchase of land near a military base, the state of Texas has enacted a new law that restricts investment from
