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Canadian Premiers Push for Resolution of China Trade Irritants
As part of a regular series of meetings, the Premiers of all of Canada's provinces and territories gathered this week, along with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
EU, China Summit Ends with Divisions on Trade
A high-level summit between the European Union and China this week underscored persistent deep divisions
Beijing Unveils New Tariff Scheme for Hainan Free Trade Port for December Customs Opening
Beijing announced an expansion of its Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) policies, revealing new measures
China, Brazil Raise Concerns with Unilateralism at WTO General Council Meeting
At today's meeting of the WTO's General Council, China and Brazil
China Suspends DuPont Antitrust Probe
Yesterday, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that it had suspended
China Comments on WTO Arbitration on IP Issues
China's Ministry of Commerce offered a mixed reaction to a recent award issued
Canada Deepens Steel Tariff Spat with China, Beijing Vows Retaliation
Canada has escalated its trade dispute with China, announcing an additional 25% surtax on imports
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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, Brazil Raise Concerns with Unilateralism at WTO General Council Meeting
At today's meeting of the WTO's General Council, China and Brazil raised concerns with unilateral measures that undermine the multilateral trading system. These countries did not
WTO Council for Trade in Goods Meeting Discusses U.S. "Reciprocal" Tariffs
At a recent WTO meeting, China initiated a discussion of the U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs, with many other countries also weighing in.
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
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Beijing Unveils New Tariff Scheme for Hainan Free Trade Port for December Customs Opening
Beijing announced an expansion of its Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) policies, revealing new measures that will take effect with the launch of island-wide independent customs operations on December 18,
China Suspends DuPont Antitrust Probe
Yesterday, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that it had suspended the antitrust investigation into DuPont China, a subsidiary of the U.S. firm DuPont. The
China Tightens Tech Controls Targeting Battery and Mineral Sector
Last week, Beijing updated its export control catalog to include critical technologies for battery cathode materials and refined lithium extraction, potentially adding new regulatory hurdles for international companies dependent on
China Sanctions Eight Taiwanese Defense-Linked Firms
Today, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced sanctions on eight Taiwanese companies, including major aerospace and shipbuilding firms, subjecting them to stricter export control measures.
Foreign Laws & Cases
Irish Data Protection Commission Announces New TikTok Inquiry
Following up on an earlier inquiry, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced a new inquiry into TikTok's practices related to the transfer of European user data
U.S. Court Rejects Hesai Attempt To Get Off Blacklist
In a ruling on Friday, a U.S. district court judge granted summary judgment to the U.S. government in a lawsuit by Hesai Technology, an electronics company headquartered in
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.
