Simon Lester
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
In China:
* 2024 Government Work Report
* China's trade policy in 2024
* Top official comments on relationship with the U.S. and EU
* New SPS announcements
In the U.S.:
* USTR trade policy agenda in 2024
* New bills related to China
Uncertainty Remains on U.S. Efforts To Push Mexico to Screen Chinese Investment
A think tank event on the USMCA yesterday discussed issues related to U.S. attempts to coordinate investment screening with Mexico.
Republican Senators Push Auto, Clean Energy Tariffs
Two Republican Senators have recently introduced legislation that would raise tariffs on imports of Chinese autos and clean energy products.
New U.S. Bill Would End Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China
New legislation introduced by a group of conservative House Republicans would get tougher on China in a number of areas, including trade and investment.
U.S. House Committee Members Discuss Chinese Auto Competition
Two members of a key House Committee dealing with China issues were recently asked about the threat of Chinese auto imports, and responded by reiterating the calls for action they made last year.
Australia Makes Submission on Chinese Cross-Border Subsidies in EU-Indonesia WTO Dispute
A recent WTO complaint filed by Indonesia against EU countervailing and anti-dumping duty measures on Indonesian steel imports involves several claims related to subsidies provided by the Chinese government. Australia, acting as a third party in the dispute, has now weighed in with a submission arguing that the subsidies are
U.S. House Ports Hearing Raises Concerns about Chinese Cranes
At a Congressional hearing last week, Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-FL) continued his efforts to raise concerns about Chinese cranes operating at U.S. ports, pressing Biden administration officials on the seriousness of the threats.
