Simon Lester
U.S. Trade Rep. Comments on Nvidia Export Control Situation, Upcoming China Meetings
In an interview on CNBC this morning, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer was asked about the situation with Jensen Huang and Nvidia, in particular regarding how U.S. export controls were applied to the company, and also about China's compliance with the trade commitments it made to
AD/CVDs on Solar Imports from Three Asian Countries Take Effect
With final determinations on both dumping/subsidization and injury now having been made by the relevant U.S. agencies, anti-dumping/countervailing duties on solar imports from three Asian countries are now in effect.
Canadian and Chinese Officials Meet in Advance of Carney's China Visit
With an APEC Leaders' meeting scheduled for next week, Canadian officials have been meeting with their Chinese counterparts, with a focus on financial issues.
U.S. Defense Department Removes WuXi AppTec from "Chinese Military Company" List
In response to a court order, the U.S. Department of Defense removed biotech company WuXi AppTech from a list of "Chinese military companies."
Further Suspension of Shipbuilding Section 301 Remedy Takes Effect
After receiving comments on its proposed further suspension of the Section 301 remedy in the investigation on China's practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is moving forward with a two month additional suspension.
EU Parliamentarians Report on China Trip
In late October, a group of Members of EU Parliament travelled to Beijing and Shanghai to meet with Chinese economic officials. At a recent International Trade Committee meeting, they presented their perspectives on the trip.
Chinese Genetics Company Latest To Challenge Military Company Designation
Last week, another Chinese company filed a lawsuit in U.S. court challenging its designation by the Trump administration as a "Chinese military company."