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China Imposes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on Plastics, Singles Out U.S. "Non-Market" Practices

China's Ministry of Commerce recently published the final ruling in its anti-dumping investigation on POM copolymers from the U.S., EU, Japan and Taiwan. The decision follows a year-long investigation and finds that these products have been dumped,

China Protests Canada's "Urgent" WTO Panel Request in Canola Dispute

In a WTO complaint brought by Canada, China has contested Canada's declaration of

China Presses U.S. Chip Move Through New Geneva Mechanism

Barely a week after high-level trade talks in Geneva aimed at easing bilateral tensions, tensions

Trade Balance Discussed at EU Conference On 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations with China

Last week, the Delegation of the European Union to China hosted a conference in Beijing,

Trump Administration Scraps Biden AI Rule and Issues New China Chip Curbs

In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Commerce rescinded the Biden-era AI Diffusion

U.S. Government to Reconsider Labor-Related Import Ban After Court Challenge

In a U.S. court case related to an import ban on solar products based

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WTO & Trade Agreements

WTO Committee Meeting Discusses Reciprocal Tariffs, Other Trade Barriers

At the WTO's Committee on Market Access meeting held on May 13-14, there were discussions of the recent U.S. tariffs, as well as allegations about Chinese restrictions

Chinese Statement to WTO General Council Criticizes Unilateralism, Calls for Safeguarding WTO System

In a communication related to an upcoming General Council meeting, China has laid out its "Stability, Development and Reform" agenda for the WTO. The statement is clearly intended

WTO Subsidies Committee Meeting Discusses Chinese, U.S. Subsidies, CVD Issues and Cases

According to a Geneva-based trade official, at yesterday's meeting of the WTO's Subsidies and Countervailing Measures Committee, several issues related to Chinese subsidies/countervailing duties and

WTO Committee Discusses Chinese Critical Mineral Export Restrictions

At the meeting of the WTO's Committee on Market Access on November 19 and 20, 2024, for which the meeting minutes were recently circulated, WTO Members discussed China&



Chinese Laws & Cases

Beijing Suspends Sanctions against 45 U.S. Firms

As part of the trade war truce between the U.S. and China, Beijing has announced a temporary suspension of key retaliatory measures targeting American companies.

China's 2025 Negative List for Market Access

Beijing has taken another step in its ongoing efforts to liberalize market access with the release of its 2025 negative list. This updated list shrinks the number of restricted sectors

China Enshrines Private Sector Rights in Private Economy Promotion Law

In a move to solidify the role of the private sector in its economy, China has passed its first Private Economy Promotion Law. The law, aimed at promoting the development

China Market Regulator Warns Against Dodging Port Deal Probe

Over the weekend, China's market regulator warned against any actions to circumvent the ongoing antitrust investigation on the CK Hutchison port purchase.

Foreign Laws & Cases

Trump Administration Scraps Biden AI Rule and Issues New China Chip Curbs

In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Commerce rescinded the Biden-era AI Diffusion Rule, and announced new guidance to tighten chip-related export controls related to China.

U.S. Government to Reconsider Labor-Related Import Ban After Court Challenge

In a U.S. court case related to an import ban on solar products based on concerns about forced labor, the U.S. government has requested and received a remand

EU Preliminarily Finds TikTok Violates Digital Services Act

The European Commission announced a preliminary finding that TikTok "does not fulfil the Digital Services Act (DSA)'s obligation to publish an advertisement repository."

Ireland Commission Fines TikTok for Data Transfers; TikTok Promises Appeal

On Friday, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced its final decision in an investigation into TikTok's practices related to personal data transfers, finding that TikTok violated EU

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