Simon Lester
U.S. EXIM Bank Reports on China Transformational Exports Program
The recently released annual report of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) provides details on the China and Transformational Exports Program, which was designed to help U.S. companies compete for projects against Chinese competitors who receive financing from the Chinese government. According to the report, the program facilitated 104
China Updates WTO on Its Anti-Dumping Actions for Second Half of 2021
Pursuant to Article 16.4 of the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement, China recently provided its semi-annual report of its anti-dumping actions, covering the period July 1 – December 31, 2021.
China-EU Summit Touches on Trade Issues
On April 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang met virtually with President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen for the 23rd China-EU Summit. Although a large portion of the meeting focused on the Russia-Ukraine war, the two
UK MP Raises Issue of Forced Labor in Supply Chains
In a UK parliamentary discussion last week, a Member of Parliament raised the issue of Uyghur forced labor in supply chains, prompting a brief discussion between MPs and a UK government official.
USTR Releases Annual Report on Trade Barriers, Submits Budget Plan for Coming Year
Last week, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office released its 2022 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers as well as its Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Justification. This piece looks at the sections on China.
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues:
* Chinese regulatory developments related to the BRI, market access, and semiconductor taxes; an IP court report on anti-trust cases; and trade cooperation with Thailand and Mauritius.
* U.S. Congressional hearings on trade policy related to China, a push for Taiwan to be
U.S. Trade Rep. Tai Testifies to Senate Committee on Biden Administration's Trade Agenda
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai testified yesterday before the Senate Finance Committee, discussing various aspects of the Biden administration's trade policy agenda with members of the committee. We highlight here a number of comments made by Tai and the committee members on issues related to China trade