China-US Relations
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U.S.-China Trade Friction Timeline
We are entering a week of high-stakes diplomacy. As Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng meets U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in South Korea today, they are engaging in the final effort to clear the path for President Trump’s long-awaited State Visit to China on May 13-
China Reports Sharp Growth in 2026 Q1 Shipbuilding Ahead of Xi-Trump Meeting
China's official data shows its shipbuilding industry remained firmly in the global lead in the first quarter of 2026, with output, new orders and backlog all rising sharply as demand held strong.
Members of Congress Introduce Chinese Auto Ban, Farmland Purchase Restriction Legislation
In advance of President Trump's trip to China this week, U.S. lawmakers are continuing to ratchet up political pressure against allowing the sale of Chinese automobiles in the U.S. They are also moving to restrict Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland.
China Issues First Blocking Order, Responding to U.S. Oil Sanctions
On May 2, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued a blocking order against U.S. penalties that had been imposed on some Chinese companies for violating U.S. sanctions related to trading in Iranian oil. This action marks the first invocation of China's blocking rules, which are
At Congressional Hearing, U.S. Trade Rep. Comments on Xi-Trump Meeting
At a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee today, members of Congress asked U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer about issues related to the upcoming Xi-Trump meeting, the auto sector, the proposed Board of Trade, and various other China trade issues.
Greer Testifies on China Issues, Bessent Comments on China Trip
Yesterday and today, top Trump administration trade officials weighed in on issues related to the the planned visit by President Trump to China, as well as various other China trade issues.
Chinese Organizations Submit Comments in USTR Section 301 Investigations
In response to two Section 301 investigations recently initiated by the U.S. Trade Representative's Office, a number of Chinese trade and industry associations have submitted comments and one requested to appear at the hearings.