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This past week, CTM covered the following issues: In China: * Trade data update * Limits on movie imports from U.S. * New trade negotiator appointment  * Microsoft scales back business In the U.S.: * Remedy in Section 301 investigation on shipbuilding * Update

USTR Announces Remedies in China Shipbuilding, Maritime Case

Yesterday, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) announced a remedy related to

China and Malaysia Reinforce Partnership with 31 New Agreements

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to Malaysia with agreements deepening economic, technological,

Trump Administration Initiates National Security Investigation on Critical Mineral Imports

Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced that it would be conducting a national security

China Appoints WTO Envoy as New Trade Negotiator

China has appointed Li Chenggang as its new lead trade negotiator, a move signaling a

Panamanian Government Finding Puts Port Deal in Jeopardy, New Purchasing Structure Being Considered

Recent developments related to the deal to sell two key Panamanian ports to an American

China Woos Vietnam as Trade Tensions with U.S. Simmer

As global supply chains shift and trade tensions simmer, Vietnam finds itself caught between two

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WTO & Trade Agreements

China Raises U.S. Tariffs at WTO Meeting

At a meeting of the WTO's Council for Trade in Goods today, China proposed a discussion of the April 2 "reciprocal tariffs" announced by the Trump

WTO Meeting Discusses Canadian, U.S. Actions on Chinese Imports

At the WTO Council for Trade in Goods meeting of December 2-3, 2024, for which the meeting minutes were recently circulated, China raised concerns with recent trade restrictions imposed or

China, Japan, South Korea Renew Collaboration amidst Global Trade Uncertainty

In a display of regional solidarity, China, Japan, and South Korea have pledged to deepen their economic cooperation. At the 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting held last

China Introduces Trade Policy Compliance Framework to Counter External Pressures

China has unveiled a new set of trade policy compliance guidelines to strengthen its response to escalating international trade disputes. A State Council document published earlier this week signals China&



Chinese Laws & Cases

Round 3 of U.S.-China Trade War under Trump 2.0: China's Retaliation

In retaliation for the U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs, China has continued its multi-pronged approach to dealing with U.S. unilateral trade measures, encompassing a WTO challenge, retaliatory tariffs, expanded sanction

New Chinese SPS Requirements for Food Imports in March 2025

In March 2025, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) implemented a series of import suspensions and adjustments. Beyond the high-profile trade dispute with the United States, GACC actions

China's Anti-Sanctions Law Takes Center Stage in Maritime Dispute

China's Supreme Court annual work report highlighted the first application of China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law in a legal dispute. Now more details of the case have been

Chinese Antitrust Review Stalls BlackRock Port Acquisition

A high-stakes global port deal is now in peril as Beijing's antitrust authority announced a formal review of the deal last week. This announcement has put a halt

Foreign Laws & Cases

U.S. Senator Introduces Bill to Ban Chinese "Connected Vehicles"

Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) has introduced a bill to strengthen existing regulatory restrictions on the sale of Chinese connected vehicles in the United States.

Fentanyl-Related China Tariffs Challenged in U.S. Court

A public interest law firm has filed the first lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), targeting the tariffs imposed

PNTR Withdrawal Bill Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), along with Reps. Thomas Tiffany (R-WI) and Andrew Ogles (R-TN), have introduced legislation that would eliminate "permanent normal trade relations" (PNTR) for China, returning

DJI Motions for Summary Judgment in Chinese Military Designation Case

In a case involving a U.S. Department of Defense designation of Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., commonly known as DJI, as a "Chinese Military Company," DJI has

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