Simon Lester
Biden Administration Will Investigate Chinese "Connected Vehicles"
President Biden has directed the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the Commerce Department to investigate potential national security concerns related to Chinese access to Americans' "connected vehicles."
U.S. 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. The U.S., acting as a third party in the dispute, has now weighed in with a submission arguing that the
U.S. Manufacturing Group Presses for Restrictions on Chinese Autos from Mexico
In a recent report, a U.S. manufacturing group raised concerns about the threat of Chinese automobile companies using Mexico as a way to avoid U.S. tariffs imposed on Chinese imports, and recommended a number of measures to stop this.
Australian Trade Minister Expresses Confidence in Resolution of Chinese Wine Tariff Dispute
According to Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell, a resolution of the WTO dispute over Chinese anti-dumping/countervailing duties on wine is still on track.
Proposed Chinese Purchase of Canadian Mining Company Could Cause Controversy
A deal reached between a Chinese and a Canadian mining company could be a test of growing Canadian concerns about selling mining assets to Chinese companies.
Based on Human Rights Concerns, Canadian Parliament Committee Recommends Limits on Investment Funds' Exposure to China
The Special Committee on the Canada-People's Republic of China Relationship, established by the Canadian House of Commons, has issued a report on "The Exposure of Canadian Investment Funds to Human Rights Violations in the People's Republic of China."
USTR Issues 22nd Report on China's WTO Compliance
Last Friday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued its 22nd report on China's compliance with "commitments made in connection with its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), including both multilateral commitments and any bilateral commitments made to the United States."