Trump Administration
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Trump Raises Fentanyl-Related China Tariffs to 20%
Today, President Trump amended his previous Executive Order imposing 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports on the basis that "the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ... has subsidized and otherwise incentivized PRC chemical companies to export fentanyl and related precursor chemicals that are used to produce synthetic opioids sold illicitly in
China Criticizes New U.S. Investment Policies
Last week, the Trump administration released a memorandum that could further tighten scrutiny of U.S. investments in China and Chinese investments in the U.S. This move has drawn criticism from the Chinese government and business community, accusing Washington of politicizing economic issues and undermining global trade and investment
Trump Administration Targets China with New Foreign Investment Policy
On Friday, President Trump issued a memorandum that outlines a new policy on foreign investment, with investment from China featuring prominently. The policy seeks to encourage investment from allies and partners, and indicates that it will scrutinize carefully investments from China and other "foreign adversaries." But the policy
Trump's Aluminum Tariffs Target Chinese Goods Shipped Through Mexico
As part of this week's announcement of higher U.S. tariffs on aluminum, the Trump administration has pointed to Chinese exports to Mexico as a concern.
Trump Administration Expands Steel/Aluminum Tariffs
Today, President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, strengthening some of the trade restrictions from his first term in office.
The Challenge of Implementing Trump's China Tariffs on De Minimis Shipments
One important element of the recent tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was to eliminate the exemption for de minimis shipments (items in amounts of $800 or less), which will have a significant impact on certain retailers who sell products from China directly
Trump Announces Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, Cites International Economic Emergency Statute
Yesterday, President Trump announced that he would impose tariffs of 25% on Mexican imports, 25% on Canadian imports for most products (10% on energy products), and 10% on Chinese imports, in an effort to force these countries to take action to stem the flow of fentanyl products to the U.