U.S.-China Commission Panel Looks at PNTR, WTO Compliance
At a hearing of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission today, a panel on "U.S. Trade Strategy to Address China’s Nonmarket Practices" examined the issue of whether the U.S. should withdraw Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) for China and also discussed whether
China Sanctions U.S. Military Firms and Managers
On May 22, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced that it would sanction twelve U.S. defense companies, including several units of General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin, and ten high-level executives of sanctioned companies.
Beijing Sanctions Former Chairman of U.S. House China Committee
Yesterday, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) sanctioned former Republican Congressman and former chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP Mike Gallagher for interfering in China's internal affairs.
Former Mexican Trade Official Discusses USMCA Review and Impact on China
A recent CSIS podcast with Kenneth Smith Ramos, Chief Trade Negotiator for Mexico from 2017 to 2018 and one of the architects of USMCA, raised issues related to Chinese production in Mexico intended to avoid U.S. tariffs, as well as more general concerns with Chinese investment in Mexico.
MOFCOM Adds Three U.S. Defense Companies to Sanction List
On May 20, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced sanctions on three U.S. companies as it added them to the Unreliable Entity List.
China Auto Expert Calls for Tariffs on Gas-Powered Cars
As Chinese electric vehicles now face mounting tariffs in the United States and potential tariffs in the European Union, a Chinese auto expert has suggested that China raise its own tariffs on large engine cars to achieve green development goals.
Secretary Yellen Calls for "United" U.S.-EU Approach to Chinese Exports
In remarks on "The Importance and Strength of the Transatlantic Alliance," given in Frankfurt, Germany today, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on EU leaders to find a "united way" forward with the U.S. on a response to threats from Chinese industrial policy.