European Commission Explains Chinese EV Price Undertakings
At a meeting of the European Parliament's International Trade Committee, European Commission officials explained to Members of Parliament the basis for the Commission's price undertakings with Chinese EV maker Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Company Ltd.
German Chancellor Merz Concludes China Visit amid Trade Imbalance and Overcapacity Concerns
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz just finished his two-day state visit to China this week with both sides vowing to deepen economic ties while airing sharp differences over trade imbalances, security concerns and fair competition.
Trump Administration Issues New "Material Assistance" Rules for Clean Energy Credits
Earlier this month, the Trump administration issued long-awaited interim rules to block Chinese companies from accessing billions of dollars in U.S. clean energy tax credits, as part of the implementation of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
U.S. Appeals IRA Tax Credit WTO Panel Report, Criticizes China's Non-Market Practices
After appealing the panel report in the dispute over its Renewable Energy Tax Credits, the U.S. used a WTO meeting to complain about the ineffectiveness of WTO rules for disciplining China's non-market practices.
China Targets 40 Japanese Firms in New Export Control Crackdown
Yesterday, China's Ministry of Commerce sanctioned 40 Japanese firms across the aerospace, defense, and heavy industrial sectors under its export control laws, enforcing stricter licensing requirements or outright bans.
WTO Panel Established To Hear Chinese Automotive and Renewable Energy Complaint against India
At a meeting of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body today, a panel was established to hear China's complaint against Indian subsidies in the battery and auto sectors.
State of Texas Files Deceptive Practices Lawsuit against Baby Monitor Company for Hiding Dahua Ties
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed multiple lawsuits in state court against Chinese companies, with the third one being against Lorex Technology Inc. and Lorex Corporation (collectively "Lorex") "for selling cameras manufactured, sourced, and serviced by Dahua, a military company associated with the Chinese Communist Party