Simon Lester

CTM Weekly Newsletter

This past week, CTM covered the following issues: * New Chinese export controls on antimony and equipment * The state of the Chinese battery and solar sectors * Enforcement of an international arbitration award in a case by a Chinese investment company against the Nigerian government * Five additions to the U.S. UFPLA

EU Court Rejects Nuctech Case against Commission on Subsidies Action

A Chinese-owned company that makes security equipment tried to challenge a European Commission search of its European offices in a case related to an investigation of subsidies, but the EU General Court has rejected its claim.

WTO Posts Chinese Complaint on EU Provisional CVDs on EVs

China's WTO consultations request on the EU's provisional countervailing duties on Chinese EVs is now available, and provides details on China's legal claims in the case.

Canadian Opposition Leader Pressures Government on Chinese EV, Steel Tariffs

The issue of tariffs on Chinese EVs and other products is heating up in Canadian politics, with the Conservative opposition leader criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his failure to act against Chinese imports.

U.S. Appeals Court Rejects Nigerian Sovereign Immunity Defense in Lawsuit over Arbitration Award on Chinese Investment

In an opinion issued last week, a U.S. appeals court ruled against Nigeria's motion to dismiss a lawsuit by a Chinese company trying to enforce an international investment arbitration award.

U.S. Places Additional Chinese Companies on UFLPA Entity List

Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of five entities based in China to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. This brings the total entities listed to 73.

CTM Weekly Newsletter

This past week, CTM covered the following issues: * Update on China's FTAs * China's export control measures, including on drones * WTO complaint against EU countervailing duties on EVs * Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris's running mate Tim Walz's views on China * USTR solicits comments
You've successfully subscribed to China Trade Monitor
Great! Next, complete checkout for full access to China Trade Monitor
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Unable to sign you in. Please try again.
Success! Your account is fully activated, you now have access to all content.
Error! Stripe checkout failed.
Success! Your billing info is updated.
Error! Billing info update failed.