Simon Lester

Biden Administration Intervenes to Temporarily Stop Tariff Expansion on Solar Products

In the midst of an inquiry into whether Chinese producers of solar products shifted production to certain Asian countries in order to avoid tariffs, the Biden administration has announced a two year pause in imposing the tariffs, along with certain actions designed to help domestic producers.

U.S. Trade Rep. Tai Comments on Taiwan, China Trade Issues

At a Washington International Trade Association event today, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai commented on a number of Taiwan and China trade issues.

U.S. Federal Retirement Fund Nominees Vow To Steer Clear of Chinese Firms

As we reported in mid-April, three Republican U.S. Senators sent a letter to four of President Biden’s nominees to serve on the Federal Thrift Retirement Investment Board, requesting that they "commit to withholding the retirement savings of U.S. service members and other federal employees from

European Trade Ministers Comment on China Trade Issues

The EU Foreign Affairs Council met on Thursday to talk about trade issues, with China trade as one of the items on the agenda.

CTM Weekly Newsletter

This past week, CTM covered the following issues: * A speech by the Chinese premier about stabilizing the economy, trade talks with Switzerland and Pacific Island countries, and two Chinese Customs announcements. * Taiwan's efforts to stop talent leaving for the mainland, and Taiwanese trade talks with the EU and

How Will the New Australian Government Approach Trade Relations with China?

Australia-China relations have deteriorated in recent years, with several formal trade complaints being heard at the WTO, and other disputes taking place in a more informal way. In addition, disagreements and heated rhetoric between the two governments on non-trade issues have spilled over into the economic sphere. After

EU and Taiwan Hold Trade and Investment Dialogue

The annual EU-Taiwan Trade and Investment Dialogue (TID) took place today, with discussions of "economic, trade and investment challenges and trends currently affecting the global economy."
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