This past week, CTM covered the following issues. In China: * Export restrictions on gallium and germanium * Foreign Relations Law enters into force * Trade developments with Belgium and Africa In the U.S.: * Federal investment approval for Chinese-owned battery factory * Republican presidential candidates talk China trade In Europe: * EU anti-dumping duties

The European Parliament's Committee on International Trade recently released a draft opinion on the security and defense implications of China’s influence on critical infrastructure in the European Union.

Earlier this week, the European Commission imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of stainless steel refillable kegs originating in China.

The UK governmental body in charge of trade remedies has announced several "areas of research interest" that could have a significant impact on Chinese exporters.

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) -- an interagency taskforce overseen by the Department of the Treasury -- has determined that Chinese company Gotion's proposed battery facility in Michigan is not a covered real estate transaction or purchase, and can move forward.

In recent weeks, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, two Republican presidential candidates, have discussed their positions on trade with China, with both expressing hawkish views.

This past week, CTM covered the following issues. In China: * State Council document on opening up in pilot zones and free trade ports * Li Qiang criticism of "de-risking" * Trade cooperation with France, New Zealand, and Poland In the U.S.: * Biden administration files brief against Florida law restricting