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This past week, CTM covered the following issues:
In China:
* MOFCOM’s strategy to deal with different trade partners
* China’s warning against any U.S. trade deals that harm China’s interests
* Reported tariff exemptions for some U.S.
China Considers Tariff Relief for Critical U.S. Goods
Amidst the ongoing trade tensions with the United States, China is reportedly offering a bit
China's Trade Playbook: Warming Ties with Asia, Talking to EU, Cold Shoulder to U.S.
At today's press conference, China's Ministry of Commerce outlined different plans
Panel Report Circulated, Notice of Appeal Filed in China IP Enforcement WTO Dispute
The WTO panel report in the China - Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (DS611) dispute,
Panel Composed in China-Türkiye EV/Auto WTO Dispute
The China-Türkiye WTO dispute over EV and automobile tariffs is proceeding to the next stage,
Trade Experts Explore Possibilities for U.S.-China Trade Deal
At a Washington International Trade Association event yesterday, several trade experts discussed U.S.-China
Chinese Students Win Initial Court Victory in Visa Case
Four Chinese students filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in the Northern
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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
Are We Entering a New Era of Trade Wars over Chinese EVs?
Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are facing increasing challenges in multiple domestic markets around the world,
China Trade Monitor Database of Chinese Government Sanctions
The China Sanctions Database is now available on China Trade Monitor.
The database will cover
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WTO & Trade Agreements
China Raises U.S. Tariffs at WTO Meeting
At a meeting of the WTO's Council for Trade in Goods today, China proposed a discussion of the April 2 "reciprocal tariffs" announced by the Trump
WTO Meeting Discusses Canadian, U.S. Actions on Chinese Imports
At the WTO Council for Trade in Goods meeting of December 2-3, 2024, for which the meeting minutes were recently circulated, China raised concerns with recent trade restrictions imposed or
China, Japan, South Korea Renew Collaboration amidst Global Trade Uncertainty
In a display of regional solidarity, China, Japan, and South Korea have pledged to deepen their economic cooperation. At the 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting held last
China Introduces Trade Policy Compliance Framework to Counter External Pressures
China has unveiled a new set of trade policy compliance guidelines to strengthen its response to escalating international trade disputes. A State Council document published earlier this week signals China&
Intellectual Property
Trade Remedies
Foreign Policy & Security
Digital Trade
Investment
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Chinese Laws & Cases
Beijing Reveals New Work Plan for Services Trade Pilot Program
Beijing unveiled ambitious plans last week, spearheaded by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), to accelerate market opening across services industries from telecommunications to financial services, in a bid to bolster
Round 3 of U.S.-China Trade War under Trump 2.0: China's Retaliation
In retaliation for the U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs, China has continued its multi-pronged approach to dealing with U.S. unilateral trade measures, encompassing a WTO challenge, retaliatory tariffs, expanded sanction
New Chinese SPS Requirements for Food Imports in March 2025
In March 2025, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) implemented a series of import suspensions and adjustments. Beyond the high-profile trade dispute with the United States, GACC actions
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 Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law in a legal dispute. Now more details of the case have been
Foreign Laws & Cases
Chinese Students Win Initial Court Victory in Visa Case
Four Chinese students filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California earlier this month challenging the U.S. government's cancellation of
U.S. Senator Introduces Bill to Ban Chinese "Connected Vehicles"
Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) has introduced a bill to strengthen existing regulatory restrictions on the sale of Chinese connected vehicles in the United States.
Fentanyl-Related China Tariffs Challenged in U.S. Court
A public interest law firm has filed the first lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), targeting the tariffs imposed
PNTR Withdrawal Bill Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), along with Reps. Thomas Tiffany (R-WI) and Andrew Ogles (R-TN), have introduced legislation that would eliminate "permanent normal trade relations" (PNTR) for China, returning
