Solar Companies Set Out Arguments in "Transnational Subsidies" Appeal at CIT
In recent filings with the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT), several solar companies have presented their arguments that the Commerce Department erred by treating "transnational subsidies" from China as countervailable.
Beijing Rolls Back Tariffs to Implement Trade Resolutions with Canada
Following months of heightened trade friction, bilateral relations between Beijing and Ottawa have entered a period of de-escalation. Implementing the resolutions reached during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s mid-January visit to China, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) concluded its anti-dumping investigation and adjusted its anti-discrimination measures last weekend.
Canada Publishes Guidance for TRQ on Chinese EV Imports
Last week, the Canadian government informed importers "of the rules and procedures governing the administration of the quota for imports of electric vehicles (EVs) from the People’s Republic of China (China)."
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
In a major development related to the Trump administration's tariff strategy, last Friday the Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), under which the Trump administration had justified many of its tariffs on China and other
USITC To Investigate Revoking PNTR, Chinese Biotech Support
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced two new investigations related to China, one on revoking Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) and the other on government support for the biotech sector.
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.