Tariffs
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MOFCOM Comments on Recent Sanctions, Anti-Dumping Investigation and Potential Auto Tariffs
At today's press conference, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) offered comments on the new additions to the Unreliable Entity List, a new anti-dumping investigation on U.S. and EU plastics, and potential tariffs on gasoline-powered cars.
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.
China's New Law Authorizes Retaliatory Tariffs
Last Friday, China passed its first Tariff Law, which contains language providing for retaliatory measures including tariffs against any violations of World Trade Organization rules and other bilateral and regional agreements.
Under U.S. Pressure, Mexico Reduces Steel Imports from China
Last week, President Biden pushed for the tripling of existing Section 301 tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, and the White House made clear that part of the plan is to work with Mexico on reducing Chinese products being shipped through Mexico to the United States. Mexico has in recent
China-Nicaragua Free Trade Agreement Enters into Force
On January 1, the China-Nicaragua Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into force. In this piece, we examine the details of the schedules of tariff concessions under the FTA, and the provisions on services trade and investment.
House Committee Proposal To Raise China Tariffs Could Lead to WTO Violations, More Tariff Escalation
Last week, the bipartisan House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party made a recommendation to raise tariffs on China through a change in the U.S. tariff schedule. The political prospects for this proposal are unclear at this point, but if
Mexico's Tariff Hike and Its Impact on China-Mexico Trade
The Mexican government announced last month that it will raise tariff rates for a number of products. This tariff increase is applicable to all nations that do not have a trade agreement with Mexico, and China falls into this category. As a result, this move will have an impact on