USTR Trade Barrier Report Discusses Chinese Industrial Excess Capacity
Earlier this week, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) issued its report on foreign trade barriers, with the China section being one of the longest and most important.
U.S. Trade Rep. Greer Comments on Upcoming Trump-Xi Meeting, Section 301 Investigations
In an interview with Bloomberg yesterday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer offered comments on various tariff and trade matters related to U.S.-China relations.
China’s Top Court Reports Surge in Foreign-Related Cases and Anti-Sanction Rulings
China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) reported a 66% rise in its international workload over the last five years, a dramatic increase in the judiciary's international workload over the 14th Five-Year Plan period. In its annual work report, it emphasized a "dual-track" strategy:
Canadian Parliament Trade Committee Meeting Focuses on Chinese EV Trade and Investment
At a meeting of the Canadian Parliament's Standing Committee on International Trade earlier this month, Members of Parliament spoke with expert witnesses on a number of issues related to China, including a detailed discussion on issues surrounding trade and investment in Chinese EVs as well as several issues
China and Nigeria Ink Framework Agreement
China and Nigeria signed a landmark framework agreement last week to deepen economic ties, marking a key step in Nigeria's partnering with China amid global trade shifts.
Canadian Safeguard Investigation on Vegetable Imports Could Trigger China Trade Conflict
Earlier this month, the Canadian government initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of certain frozen and canned vegetables, and Chinese imports are likely to be significantly impacted by any remedy imposed.
Global Fashion Giants Flagged in China’s Latest Customs Safety Sweep
In a recent report detailing 100 imported products that failed national safety standards in 2025, China Customs highlighted several high-profile global brands, including Zara, H&M, and Ralph Lauren, which have been repeatedly flagged in past customs notices for quality failures.