This past week, CTM covered the following issues. In China: * Anti-dumping investigation of EU pork initiated * MOFCOM criticism of EU anti-subsidy investigation of Chinese EVs In the U.S.: * Additions to UFLPA Entity List, and sanctions on Chinese entities with Russia dealings * Yellen remarks on China trade issues * Congressional concerns

In Canada, the debate over matching the 100% tariffs recently imposed by the Biden administration on Chinese EVs is heating up, with the premier of Ontario pushing for these tariffs and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offering general statements without taking a clear position.

With a new Republican leader in place, members of the U.S. House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have raised concerns with the use of Chinese drones and also proposed legislation to restrict Chinese Communist Party purchases of U.S. agricultural

Starting in July, Türkiye will extend the 40% additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to other kinds of vehicles, despite the fact that China has questioned the WTO-consistency of the tariff hike on various occasions.

Australia and China have announced an agreement on the reasonable period of time for Australia to implement the recommendations and rulings in the Australia — AD/CVD on Certain Products (China) (DS603) WTO dispute.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang just concluded a trip to Australia, as the two sides continue efforts to mend their economic relationship after several years of tensions.

Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of three China-based seafood, aluminum, and footwear companies to the Uygur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List.