A number of Kansas and Missouri politicians have raised concerns about a proposed Chinese investment in a U.S. manufacturing facility that makes products used in EV batteries.

An Indiana Congressman has written to the Commerce Department calling for a Section 232 investigation of Chinese EVs and batteries, and suggesting "global" import tariffs on these products.

Recent news reports in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom indicate that there is some pressure for a TikTok ban or forced sale along the lines of what is currently being considered in the United States, or for a similar measure, although there is no sign of imminent action.

Legislation that would prohibit drones from Chinese company Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI) has been discussed at a Congressional hearing and passed by the relevant Subcommittee, clearing the way for sending it to the full House Committee responsible.

This past week, CTM covered the following issues. In China: * Reactions to the U.S. TikTok bill * Two sessions proposals on autos * Updates on trade remedy investigations on EU brandy and Australian wine In the U.S.: * New Section 301 petition on Chinese shipbuilding and maritime * Push to ban seafood

U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), the Chair and Co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, have continued their push against seafood imports from China that are alleged to be tied to forced labor, raising new concerns about North Korean labor used in

At a Washington International Trade Association (WITA) event yesterday, a group of trade policy experts discussed the issue of "What’s Driving Chinese Investment into the Mexican Automotive Sector?"