China and Honduras recently signed an early harvest agreement as their trade talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) continue. A key part of the agreement covers Honduran shrimp.

In an Executive Order issued yesterday, the Biden administration announced a series of actions to address concerns related to the security of U.S. ports, with an emphasis on the threat posed by Chinese crane operators.

Hoshine Silicon (Jia Xing) Industry Co., Ltd. filed a complaint at the U.S. Court of International Trade against various U.S. government entities and officials, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), related to a forced labor Withhold Release Order (WRO)

As Chinese auto exports increase rapidly, the scrutiny by foreign governments may intensify. Beijing is likely to use a wide range of tools to fight back while continuing support for its auto industry.

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a preliminary injunction against enforcement of a Florida law restricting real estate purchases by Chinese citizens. A hearing on the merits of the case is scheduled for April.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently announced that China will lift a two-decade long ban on Spanish beef, while calling for China and Spain to work together to provide a "fair, just and non-discriminatory" business environment.

The Financial Times reported today that "Washington has warned Beijing that the US and its allies will take action if China tries to ease its industrial overcapacity problem by dumping goods on international markets, according to American officials."