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.

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.

Last Friday, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) initiated two trade investigations into U.S. practices, targeting policies (1) obstructing trade in green products and (2) perceived to disrupt global supply chains.

A U.S. court case involving the tariffs imposed on Chinese imports during the first Trump administration could provide some clarity on the scope of the power of the U.S. Trade Representative's Office to use tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The plaintiffs

This past week, CTM covered the following issues. China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released its final conclusion in the trade and investment barrier investigation into restrictive measures implemented by the Mexican government, reaching the conclusion that Mexico's recent tariff increases on products from non-Free Trade Agreement

On March 25, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released its final conclusion regarding the trade and investment barrier investigation into restrictive measures implemented by the Mexican government, reaching the conclusion that Mexico's recent tariff increases on products from non-Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners, specifically targeting Chinese

China's exports of rare earths and related high-value products saw a volatile but significant start to 2026, according to the latest official Customs data. While February experienced a month-on-month decline, the dip is largely attributed to the nationwide Lunar New Year holiday season, which traditionally slows industrial and