EU Cracks Down on Chinese E-Commerce Flood Amid Safety and Fair Trade Concerns
As online shopping continues to expand in the EU, the European Commission is moving to tighten controls on the surge of low-value e-commerce imports, particularly from China. These measures aim to address concerns about product safety, unfair competition, and environmental impact.
USTR Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Remedies in Section 301 Maritime, Shipbuilding, Logistics Case
Last Friday, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office took the next step towards a remedy for its findings that China's "targeted dominance" of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors "is unreasonable and burdens or restricts U.S. commerce, and is therefore 'actionable&
Trump Administration Targets China with New Foreign Investment Policy
On Friday, President Trump issued a memorandum that outlines a new policy on foreign investment, with investment from China featuring prominently. The policy seeks to encourage investment from allies and partners, and indicates that it will scrutinize carefully investments from China and other "foreign adversaries." But the policy
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues:
* Tesla efforts to get Chinese regulatory approval for self-driving cars
* Chinese anti-dumping duties on EU potato starch
* Chinese Foreign Minister speech on international economic policy
* China's response to U.S. tariffs
* Trump's approach to trade policy in relation
MOFCOM Updates on Trade-In Programs, Trade with U.S. and EU
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) today provided an update on the nation's consumer goods trade-in programs and addressed concerns regarding potential trade conflicts with the United States and the European Union.
Tesla's Self-Driving Software Faces Regulatory Roadblocks in China
Since 2023, Tesla has been actively working to obtain regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China. However, navigating China's complex regulatory landscape—spanning data security, geographic mapping, and safety standards—has proven to be a challenge. These efforts are now increasingly intertwined with the broader
As Trump Ramps Up Tariffs, China Pushes Back While Courting U.S. Firms
As more U.S. tariffs loom on the horizon, Chinese officials are adopting a dual strategy: blending diplomatic resistance with selective engagement of U.S. businesses. This approach underscores China’s approach of safeguarding economic interests while projecting an image of collaboration.
