Yesterday, the Trump administration initiated a broad trade war with the entire world, imposing a baseline 10% tariff on all countries, with a higher level on countries it deemed to have higher tariffs and non-tariff barriers. The additional tariff imposed on Chinse imports will be 34%. The administration also eliminated

In March 2025, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) implemented a series of import suspensions and adjustments. Beyond the high-profile trade dispute with the United States, GACC actions also impacted nations across Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Following high-level diplomatic visits and escalating trade tensions, China has extended its anti-dumping investigation on EU brandy, which will particularly impact the French industry.

At the WTO Council for Trade in Goods meeting of December 2-3, 2024, for which the meeting minutes were recently circulated, China raised concerns with recent trade restrictions imposed or considered by Canada and the U.S.

China's Supreme Court annual work report highlighted the first application of China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law in a legal dispute. Now more details of the case have been made public.

Yesterday, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office issued its 2025 report on foreign trade barriers, with a detailed section criticizing various Chinese laws and regulations.

In a display of regional solidarity, China, Japan, and South Korea have pledged to deepen their economic cooperation. At the 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting held last weekend in Seoul, the three nations outlined an agenda, encompassing trade agreements and supply chain stability.