Dutch Government Takes Action against Chinese Semiconductor Subsidiary
A Dutch semiconductor company with a Chinese owner has come under pressure from the Dutch government, replacing its CEO in response. Court documents suggest that U.S. pressure played a role.
China Levies Port Fees for U.S. Vessels, Launches Investigations
The Chinese government escalated its trade conflict with the U.S. today, initiating reciprocal port fees on U.S.-affiliated vessels in direct response to recent U.S. levies against Chinese shipping. In addition, the government sanctioned five U.S. companies and launched a new investigation, signaling that further punitive
WTO Panel Composed in Electric Vehicle Countervailing Duty Dispute
A WTO panel has been composed to hear China's complaint regarding EU countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.
Decoding Beijing's October 9 Export Controls: Scope, Rationale, and Strategic Drivers
Last week, President Trump threatened "massive" tariffs on Chinese goods, explicitly citing China’s recently expanded export control regulations as the basis for the escalation. In this piece, we provide a detailed explanation of the new dual-use export control rules, as well as an examination of the strategic
Trump Administration Continues Rhetorical Push against Chinese Export Controls
The rhetoric from President Trump cooled a bit over the weekend, but key members of his administration are still offering public statements that present an aggressive posture in reaction to China's recent export control announcements.
China Expands Export Controls to High-End Batteries and Superhard Materials
Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) expanded its export control list by adding high-end lithium-ion batteries, advanced cathode and anode materials, superhard materials, manufacturing equipment, and related technology.
China to Implement Extraterritorial Rare Earth Export Controls
Last week, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued new rules imposing extraterritorial export control measures for rare earth items. The new regime effectively extends China's regulatory reach beyond its borders, further completing a system that mirrors the legal framework of U.S. export controls.