In President Trump's first few weeks in office, he has been very active on trade policy, frequently airing his complaints about trade deficits and unfair trade. From a Chinese perspective, his early activity is probably somewhat of a relief, as he and his administration have challenged other U.

This past week, CTM covered the following issues: * China’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. * MOFCOM comments on sanctions on PVH and Illumina * China's SPS announcements in January * New U.S. 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum * U.S. House hearing on Chinese port investments * Panama’s decision

As part of this week's announcement of higher U.S. tariffs on aluminum, the Trump administration has pointed to Chinese exports to Mexico as a concern.

The U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing today on "Examining the PRC’s Strategic Port Investments in the Western Hemisphere and the Implications for Homeland Security."

Today, President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, strengthening some of the trade restrictions from his first term in office.

This past week, CTM covered the following issues: In China: * China’s retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs * Antitrust investigations on U.S. firms * China-Kyrgyzstan trade talks * 2024 review of Chinese sanctions * MOFCOM comments on U.S.-China trade disputes In the U.S.: * President Trump imposes 10% tariffs on

At a Senate confirmation hearing for Jamieson Greer, the nominee to be President Trump's U.S. Trade Representative, Senators pressed Greer on a number of issues related to China, including non-tariff barriers and subsidies, and enforcement of the Phase One trade deal.