CTM Weekly Newsletter

Simon Lester -

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