Simon Lester
Trump Administration and Canadian Politicians Spar over China Trade Deal
The recent trade deal negotiated by Canada and China, which resolved several areas of trade conflict between the two countries, has led to escalating rhetoric between the Trump administration and the Canadian political leadership.
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
During a visit to China by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canada and China were able to work through some of their trade conflicts and reach an apparent truce.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum this week, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng
At WTO Committee Meeting, U.S. Requests More Info on China's "Set Technology Equipment Programme"
At the meeting of the WTO Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures on October 28, 2025, for which the minutes were recently circulated, the U.S. pressed China on more details of subsidies provided as part of its "First Set Technology Equipment Programme."
EU Anti-Dumping Decision Invokes "Economic Security" for First Time
In a recent anti-dumping determination, the European Commission has, for the first time, invoked the concept of "economic security" as part of its reasoning in a case.
Brazil Requests Safeguards Consultations on Chinese Beef Restrictions
Brazil is the latest WTO Member to request consultations under the Safeguards Agreement related to China's beef safeguards measures, following earlier requests from Australia and the U.S.
China Requests WTO Panel in Automotive and Renewable Energy Dispute with India
China has followed up on its first ever WTO request for consultations with India by filing a panel request related to India's measures to promote the automotive and renewable energy sectors.
Canada-China Trade Deal Resolves Some Trade Irritants, Raises Many Questions
During a visit to China by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canada and China were able to work through some of their trade conflicts and reach an apparent truce. However, the Canada-China trade relationship still faces hurdles and long-term uncertainty, due in part to Canada's need to maintain