The Critical List: Unpacking U.S.-China Mineral Divides
As China's export control measures over critical minerals and rare earths move to the forefront of U.S.-China trade disputes, it's essential to understand exactly what these materials are and which ones are subject to China's restrictions. This piece aims to provide a
U.S. Court Decision Imposing Retroactive Duties on Solar Products Now Available
As CTM reported yesterday, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled on August 22 that the Biden administration’s two-year suspension of anti-dumping/countervailing duty collections on solar products was illegal. This ruling allows for retroactive tariffs to be collected on billions of dollars of these products imported
Trump Administration Removes End User Authorizations for TSMC at Chinese Fabs
The U.S. Department of Commerce has revoked the general license for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to export controlled items to its China facilities, following a similar move targeting two Korean companies and one American company.
Russia and China Forge Deeper Energy Ties with New Pipeline Deal
China and Russia have deepened their energy partnership, with a new agreement to build the Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline, marking a major step forward for a project that has been stalled for years. The announcement came amid a high-level meeting between the leaders of China, Russia, and
U.S. Court Rules that Paused Solar Duties Must Be Collected
In a judgment issued on August 22, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the Biden administration’s two-year suspension of anti-dumping/countervailing duty collections on solar products was illegal. This ruling allows for retroactive tariffs to be collected on billions of dollars of these products imported from
Trump Administration Removes End User Authorizations for Intel, Samsung, SK Hynix at Chinese Fabs
Last week, the U.S. government revoked waivers for U.S. technology exports that had been granted to Intel, Samsung, and SK hynix, under which these companies were able to export advanced wafer fabrication equipment from the U.S. for use at their Chinese facilities.
China's Trade Envoy Visits U.S. To Discuss Key Bilateral Issues
China's International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang visited the United States last week for discussions with key officials on trade and economic issues.