CTM Weekly Newsletter

This past week, CTM covered the following issues. China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) submitted a formal response to the European Commission's proposal to revise the Cybersecurity Act. Beijing argues that the EU’s pivot toward "non-technical risks'" is a veil for protectionism that

Canadian Safeguard Investigation on Wood Imports Could Trigger China Trade Conflict

The Canadian government has initiated a safeguards investigation on imports of certain wood products, and Chinese imports are likely to be significantly impacted by any remedy imposed.

Beijing Signals Use of New Supply Chain Rules Amid Cyber Tensions with EU

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has warned that it may deploy its new set of supply chain regulations if the European Commission proceeds with its proposal to use the Cybersecurity Act to exclude Chinese products and firms from critical sectors.

At Congressional Hearing, U.S. Trade Rep. Comments on Xi-Trump Meeting

At a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee today, members of Congress asked U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer about issues related to the upcoming Xi-Trump meeting, the auto sector, the proposed Board of Trade, and various other China trade issues.

China Solicits Comments in Trade Barrier Investigations Targeting U.S.

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has launched its solicitation for public comments and industry questionnaires in its trade barrier investigations targeting the United States. Stakeholders have until April 30 to submit responses.

EU Subsidies Investigation Forces Out Chinese Company from Railway Bid

The European Commission announced today that following an investigation into distortive foreign subsidies, Chinese state-owned rolling stock manufacturer CRRC is no longer part of a railway bid in Portugal.

China’s Northern Gateway: The Launch of the Inner Mongolia Pilot FTZ

China has officially expanded its reform pilot projects to the northern frontier with the approval of the Inner Mongolia Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ). The region will serve as a connectivity hub for the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor and a new cluster for emerging strategic sectors.
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