Steel and Sweetener Companies Added to UFLPA Entity List
The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) – chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – has added a Chinese steel producer and a Chinese sweetener company to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List.
European Commission Trade Defense Report Documents Cases Related To China
A new report from the European Commission on its trade defense instruments (anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, and safeguards) documents its use of these measures against China, as well as the Chinese measures against the EU, in 2023.
Members of Congress Press Mexican President on Chinese Connected Vehicles
A group of Democratic members of Congress is pushing new Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to follow the lead of the U.S. in restricting sales of "connected vehicles" from China.
New Chinese SPS Announcements for Food Imports in September 2024
In September, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued regulations regarding nuts, fruits, and vegetables from over a dozen African countries, as a follow up on deals reached at recent bilateral meetings.
European Commission Provides Update on CVDs on Chinese EVs
With EU member states scheduled to vote this Friday on imposing countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles, the European Commission official in charge of the investigation has provided an update on the state of play, including negotiations with China.
New U.S. Legislation Is Latest Effort To Compete with Chinese Shipbuilders
In the midst of a Section 301 investigation against Chinese practices in the shipbuilding and maritime sectors, members of Congress are pushing ahead with legislative efforts to build up the U.S. shipbuilding sector in the face of growing Chinese dominance of the industry.
MOFCOM's First Anti-Discrimination Investigation on Canadian Tariffs
Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) disclosed more information about its anti-discrimination investigation on Canada's tariffs on Chinese EVs and other products, as well as several related measures.