Simon Lester
China Moves Forward with WTO Complaint against EU CVDs on EVs
China has filed a panel request in its WTO challenge to the EU's countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.
OpenAI Calls for Chinese AI Ban in Group of Allied Countries
In a submission to the Trump administration, U.S. AI company OpenAI called for the use of export controls to restrict AI diffusion to China through coordination with a group of like-minded countries.
USTR Holds Hearing in China Semiconductors Section 301 Investigation
The Biden administration started a Section 301 investigation on China's policies and practices in the semiconductor industry, and the Trump administration is continuing it, with a likelihood of a determination that will lead to an additional basis for tariffs or other penalties on China.
Russian Fees To Hit Chinese Carmakers
As a result of Western sanctions, Russia's automotive market has seen a significant shift, with Chinese manufacturers gaining ground in recent years. In response, the Russian government has implemented measures to regulate imports and support domestic manufacturers, seeking to push Chinese automakers to localize some of their production
EU Countervailing Duties on Aluminum Wheels from Morocco Target BRI Subsidies
On Friday, the European Commission announced that it had imposed countervailing duties on imports of aluminum road wheels from Morocco, with one of the subsidies at issue having been provided through China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues:
In China:
* China’s retaliatory tariffs against Canada
* Overview of China's foreign policy
* Comments on U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum
* Discussions with Walmart
In the U.S.:
* Prosecution of export control violations related to China
* New
Experts Discuss China Issues in Upcoming USMCA Review
At a panel today as part of the Georgetown University Law Center's annual International Trade Update, a group of trade experts discussed the role of China in the upcoming USMCA review.