This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
In China:
- Fine on Didi for data use and security violations
- Cross-border penalty on a Malaysian subsidiary for financial fraud
- Extension of anti-dumping duties on synthetic fibers
- Allowing peanut imports from Brazil
In the United States:
- New 5G network agreements with Saudi Arabia
- Discussion of China labor issues as part of a countervailing duty review
- Janet Yellen speech on trade issues
- Legislation on China-based issuers of securities reporting to SEC; legislation banning Chinese goods in military stores
- Hearings discussing Chinese-made drones and Chinese compliance with sanctions
- CFIUS review of Chinese purchase of land in North Dakota
Rest of the World:
- EU regulations on foreign subsidies and procurement
- UK Parliament discussions of concerns about Chinese forced labor and security
- Possible easing of Chinese ban on imported coal from Australia