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Canadian Safeguard Investigation on Fruit/Vegetable Imports Could Trigger China Trade Conflict
Earlier this month, the Canadian government initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of certain canned fruits and vegetables, and Chinese imports are likely to be significantly impacted by any remedy imposed.
Global Fashion Giants Flagged in China’s Latest Customs Safety Sweep
In a recent report detailing 100 imported products that failed national safety standards in 2025,
China Launches Trade Barrier Probes into U.S. Supply Chains, Green Energy
Last Friday, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) initiated two trade investigations into U.S.
Supreme Court Petition in China Section 301 Tariff Case Could Impact Future USTR Use of Section 301
A U.S. court case involving the tariffs imposed on Chinese imports during the first
CTM Weekly Newsletter
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China Issues Affirmative Determination in Trade Barrier Investigation of Mexican Restrictions
On March 25, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released its final conclusion regarding
China's Rare Earth Export Controls: Export Trends in Early 2026
China's exports of rare earths and related high-value products saw a volatile but
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State of Texas Files Deceptive Practices Lawsuit against China's TP-Link
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit in state court against China-owned company
The Uncertain Fate of the H200: China Sales in the Crossfire
The Trump administration has authorized Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to China, with
Canada-China Trade Deal Resolves Some Trade Irritants, Raises Many Questions
During a visit to China by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canada and China were
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Mapping China’s Global Trade Policy in the 15th Five-Year Plan
After China's parliamentary session this month, Beijing released the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP) for National Economic and Social Development, signaling a fundamental shift in its
Taiwan Declines To Participate in WTO MC14 Meetings Due To Treatment by Host Country Cameroon
On Friday, Taiwan announced that it would not be participating in the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Beijing Balances WTO Reform and Africa Outreach with Cautious U.S. Trade Talks
China will send Commerce Minister Wang Wentao to this month’s World Trade Organization ministerial meeting in Cameroon to push for WTO reform and closer economic links with Africa, while
China Submits Paper on WTO Reform
In a communication submitted to the WTO, China has put forward a statement on WTO reform that criticizes recent U.S. "disruptions" to the trading system and pushes
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Global Fashion Giants Flagged in China’s Latest Customs Safety Sweep
In a recent report detailing 100 imported products that failed national safety standards in 2025, China Customs highlighted several high-profile global brands, including Zara, H&M, and Ralph Lauren,
China Issues Affirmative Determination in Trade Barrier Investigation of Mexican Restrictions
On March 25, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released its final conclusion regarding the trade and investment barrier investigation into restrictive measures implemented by the Mexican government, reaching
Apple Cuts App Fees in China Amid Anti-Monopoly Campaign
Apple has recently agreed to cut the commissions it charges app developers in mainland China after talks with regulators, making a concession and easing mounting pressure and an antitrust threat.
China To Crack Down on Local Subsidies with New "Negative List"
Beijing is moving to overhaul how local governments issue financial support, announcing a new “negative-list” approach to curb improper subsidies and eliminate internal trade barriers.
Foreign Laws & Cases
Supreme Court Petition in China Section 301 Tariff Case Could Impact Future USTR Use of Section 301
A U.S. court case involving the tariffs imposed on Chinese imports during the first Trump administration could provide some clarity on the scope of the power of the U.
EU Blacklists Chinese Firms over Major Cyberattacks
The European Union on Monday sanctioned two Chinese tech firms for cyberattacks that allegedly hacked tens of thousands of devices and critical infrastructure.
After Court Ruling, Canadian Government Says TikTok Can Keep Offices Open
The Canadian government announced today that in response to a court ruling, it was reversing a previous order that closed TikTok's offices in Canada, allowing them to stay
U.S. Government Reconsideration Keeps Labor-Related Import Ban in Place
In a U.S. court case related to an import ban on solar products by Hoshine Silicon (Jia Xing) Industry Co., Ltd., involving concerns about forced labor, the U.S.