Simon Lester
U.S. To Impose High Tariffs on Wood Products, Chinese Imports Hit
In its latest tariff move, the Trump administration is imposing tariffs on various wood products for national security reasons, with Chinese production likely to feel a significant impact.
U.S. Court Rejects DJI Claim on Classification as "Chinese Military Company"
Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., known as DJI, a privately owned manufacturer of consumer and commercial drones, brought a lawsuit against a Department of Defense (DoD) decision to designate it as a "Chinese Military Company" (CMC). In an opinion issued last week, a U.S. district court rejected
U.S. Court Ruling in Trump First Term Section 301 Case Allows China Tariff Changes, Addresses Broader Tariff Power Issues
In an opinion issued last week, a U.S. appeals court affirmed a lower court opinion that upheld actions by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in relation to tariffs imposed on Chinese imports during the first Trump administration. The court opinion has direct consequences for these
CTM Weekly Newsletter
In a significant shift in its trade policy, China announced it will no longer seek Special and Differential (S&D) Treatment in current and future WTO negotiations, addressing a long-standing point of contention with the U.S. and other WTO Members. We dive into the details on the factors
China Criticizes WTO Ruling on IP Enforcement, But Asserts Compliance
In response to a recent WTO dispute ruling on various aspects of its IP enforcement, China has told WTO Members that, despite having concerns with the ruling, it is now in compliance.
U.S. Customs Restricts Bikes from Taiwan on Forced Labor Concerns
In a new action related to forced labor concerns, the Trump administration has blocked imports from Giant, a Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer. Giant's response indicates that it will contest the findings.
EU Trade Official Briefs Parliament on China Trade Relations
At a meeting of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade yesterday, Sabine Weyand, the Director-General at DG Trade of the European Commission, testified on various EU-China trade issues, including export controls and trade remedy measures.