Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) adjusted its export control measures related to drones, the latest effort to tighten its grip on drones and related equipment in the midst of international pressure while simultaneously signaling openness to legitimate commercial activities to foster its domestic industry.

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has introduced legislation that they say will "help crack down on China’s cheating on solar products," by excluding Chinese companies that build factories in the United States from tax credits for these products.

This past week, CTM covered the following issues. Special report: Trends in trade remedies against China  In China: * New sanctions on a U.S. member of Congress * MOFCOM expiry review of anti-dumping measures on steel from EU, UK, South Korea, and Indonesia * Italian Prime Minister’s China trip * New regulatory

Last month, China's General Administration of Customs issued the following regulatory requirements, opening its door for more fruit, meat and seafood from Latin American, Caribbean, Asian and Pacific countries, as they push for more access to the Chinese market.

China recently submitted its notification to the WTO of its state trading enterprises, covering the years 2021-2023.

Today, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions against U.S. lawmaker Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), after a bill that he co-sponsored calling for strong U.S. support for Tibet became law.

Commentary suggests a recent surge in the use of trade remedies against Chinese products, but the data shows a steady stream of trade remedy investigations over the years.