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This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued a blocking order against U.S. penalties that had been imposed on some Chinese companies for violating U.S. sanctions related to trading in Iranian
U.S. Trade Court Ruling Strikes Down Section 122 "Balance-of- Payments Deficits" Tariffs
In a split opinion issued today, a two-judge majority on the U.S. Court of
USTR Initiates Second 4-Year Review of Section 301 China Tech Transfer Tariffs
Yesterday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated the second review of
China's Rare Earth Export Controls: Q1 2026 Data Reveals Targeted Squeeze on U.S. and Japan
China’s rare earth exports rebounded in March, maintaining a steady global footprint one year
EU Faces €368 Billion Blow If Chinese Tech Purged Under New Cyber Rules, Report Warns
A proposed overhaul of the EU's cybersecurity rules could cost the European Union
U.S. Makes WTO Submission in China-EU Dispute over CVDs on EVs
In the WTO dispute brought by China against EU countervailing duties on Chinese EVs, the
Section 301 Forced Labor Hearing Highlights China Concerns
At a hearing last week held by the U.S. Trade Representative's Office
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In CAFC Appeal, Foreign Producers Keep Up Fight against Collection of Paused Solar Duties
In a judgment issued on August 22 of last year, the U.S. Court of
State of Texas Files Deceptive Practices Lawsuit against Anzu Robotics, Alleging DJI Connection
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has now filed multiple lawsuits in state court against Chinese
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
Latest News by Topic
WTO & Trade Agreements
WTO Committee Meeting Discusses Overcapacity, Transnational Subsidies, and More
At the meeting of the WTO's Subsidies and Countervailing Measures Committee last week, governments discussed overcapacity, a level playing field, transnational subsidies, and China's "First
China Cites WTO Violations in Rejection of EU’s Industrial Policy Plan
China has submitted comments on the EU's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, accusing Brussels of "double standards" and "discriminatory" policies that potentially violate several WTO
WTO Council for Trade in Goods Meeting Sees Discussion of EU Steel Restrictions
At a meeting of the WTO's Council for Trade in Goods in late November, for which the minutes were recently circulated, China raised a new concern with the
China and Nigeria Ink Framework Agreement
China and Nigeria signed a landmark framework agreement last week to deepen economic ties, marking a key step in Nigeria's partnering with China amid global trade shifts.
Intellectual Property
Trade Remedies
Foreign Policy & Security
Digital Trade
Investment
Sanctions
Chinese Laws & Cases
The Implementation of China’s Unreliable Entity System
China’s Unreliable Entity List (UEL) system has evolved rapidly following significant legislative updates in late 2025 and early 2026. This piece provides a review of the UEL implementation. With
China Issues First Blocking Order, Responding to U.S. Oil Sanctions
On May 2, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued a blocking order against U.S. penalties that had been imposed on some Chinese companies for violating U.S. sanctions
Shanghai Rolls Out New Data Export Rules to Bolster Global Business Ties
Shanghai expanded the city's negative list for cross-border data transfer, expanding a pilot program to establish a city-wide framework that streamlines how businesses move data across national borders.
Beijing Blocks Manus-Meta Deal on Security Grounds
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has officially blocked Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus. The decision marks the first time Beijing has applied its
Foreign Laws & Cases
U.S. Trade Court Ruling Strikes Down Section 122 "Balance-of- Payments Deficits" Tariffs
In a split opinion issued today, a two-judge majority on the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the surcharge imposed by the Trump administration under Section 122 of
EU Faces €368 Billion Blow If Chinese Tech Purged Under New Cyber Rules, Report Warns
A proposed overhaul of the EU's cybersecurity rules could cost the European Union nearly €367.8 billion over five years if Chinese suppliers are forced out of key
FCC Targets Chinese Test Labs, Data Centers, and Network Interconnection
On April 30, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to advance a proposal to ban Chinese labs from testing and certifying electronic devices in the U.S. market. The vote
Hytera-Motorola Trade Secret Fight Leads To $50 Million Fine
Last month, a federal judge in Chicago fined Chinese telecommunications company Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd US$50 million for "criminally conspiring to steal proprietary technology from Illinois-based Motorola Solutions,