This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
In China:
- A Xi Jinping speech on developing key technologies;
- New customs data shows slowing trade;
- Authorization of citrus fruit imports from Iran;
- A meeting between Chinese officials and their Mexican counterparts to talk about trade and investment.
In the U.S.:
- Remarks by trade officials Raimondo and Tai on trade with China;
- A Treasury Department letter on currency manipulation;
- Section 301 tariffs to continue, with review to take place soon;
- More export restrictions on semiconductors;
- More information demanded as part of a CFIUS review of a Chinese investment;
- A Justice Department settlement related to purchases of Chinese goods in violation of the Buy American Act.
In the rest of the world:
- An EU Parliament hearing touched on China trade issues;
- A Chilean constitutional referendum could have an impact on Chinese lithium investments;
- A WTO panel on Australian trade restrictions against Chinese goods has been set up.
