Simon Lester
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.
U.S. Court of International Trade Rejects Preliminary Injunction in Ninestar UFLPA Listing Case
In a ruling last week, a U.S. Court of International Trade judge rejected a Chinese company's request for a preliminary injunction against a U.S. government decision to add it to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List.
European Commission Posts Notice of Foreign Subsidies Investigation in Chinese Railcar Procurement
The European Commission has posted the official notice related to its investigation under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) of a Chinese railcar maker's bid for a Bulgarian procurement contract.