This past week, CTM reported on a number of developments related to Chinese export controls. On October 9, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) expanded its export control list by adding the following items: * Five new rare earth elements * Rare earth production equipment and raw materials * Rare earth extraction, processing, magnet

New details have emerged in the matter of Guatemala's concerns over restrictions on exports of coffee beans and macadamia nuts to China.

A Dutch semiconductor company with a Chinese owner has come under pressure from the Dutch government, replacing its CEO in response. Court documents suggest that U.S. pressure played a role.

A WTO panel has been composed to hear China's complaint regarding EU countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.

The rhetoric from President Trump cooled a bit over the weekend, but key members of his administration are still offering public statements that present an aggressive posture in reaction to China's recent export control announcements.

On Friday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced modifications to certain aspects of the action it took as part of its Section 301 investigation on China's practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.

In response to China's recent announcements of expanded export controls, President Trump indicated that the U.S. will respond with 100% tariffs, as well as export controls on software and perhaps on Boeing parts.