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.

At a recent press conference, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) answered questions regarding the sanctions on two U.S. companies – PVH and Illumina – and criticized new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.

At today's press conference, the spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) addressed several key trade and policy issues, including U.S. tariff measures and China's newly announced sanctions and export controls on rare metals.

At a press conference today, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) responded to a potential TikTok deal and threats of more U.S. tariffs in a way that may suggest openness on the part of the Chinese government.

Officials of the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) recently touted growing domestic consumption in 2024, in part due to the government's trade-in subsidy programs, and made additional announcements related to the operation of these programs in 2025.

At today's press conference, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yadong addressed several issues affecting international trade relations: Drone exports to the U.S. and Europe, Australian lobster imports, and U.S. efforts to remove Chinese telecom equipment.

At last week's press conference, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson made comments on China's new export controls targeting the United States, U.S. anti-dumping measures against solar products, Australian meat imports, and digital trade.