In a communication related to an upcoming General Council meeting, China has laid out its "Stability, Development and Reform" agenda for the WTO. The statement is clearly intended as a response to recent trade actions taken by the Trump administration, and could lead to a contentious discussion at

This past week, CTM covered the following issues: In China: * CTM review of EV tariffs affecting Chinese exports * Private Economy Promotion law * Anti-dumping duties on chemicals from India * New market access list * Upcoming China-U.S. trade meeting in Switzerland In the U.S.: * Congressional hearing discusses restrictions on investment in

During a U.S. House Financial Services Committee hearing yesterday, at which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was testifying, Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) raised the issue of legislation on Chinese outbound investment restrictions, and discussed with Bessent how Congress and the administration could work together on this.

This week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced final anti-dumping duties ranging from 48.4% to 166.2% on chemicals from India. While addressing a specific set of alleged unfair trade practices, the case also highlights escalating trade tensions between the two Asian giants, with some state media

Beijing has taken another step in its ongoing efforts to liberalize market access with the release of its 2025 negative list. This updated list shrinks the number of restricted sectors and removes several previous requirements. However, it also introduces new scrutiny for emerging industries like drones and internet services. Meanwhile,

In the first sign of a possible de-escalation of the current trade war, top Chinese and U.S. trade officials have announced they will meet in Switzerland in the coming days. Whether these initial talks can lead to a full-fledged negotiation to scale back tariffs and other trade restrictions remains

A wave of tariff hikes imposed by major economies last year is beginning to reshape the global landscape of electric vehicle (EV) trade. A review of China's EV export data for the first quarter of 2025 shows a notable overall decline alongside some shifts in destination markets.