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
New Chinese SPS Announcements for Food Imports in February
China's Customs made multiple announcements last month that involve new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, import bans, and the lifting of existing import bans on plant and animal products from Italy, Spain, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other nations.
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. and Taiwan Reaffirm Pledges on Trade and Tax
On the sideline of the WTO's Ministerial Conference last week, U.S. officials and politicians met with Taiwan's trade officials to discuss upcoming trade talks and tax arrangements.
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.
USTR 2024 Trade Policy Agenda and 2023 Annual Report Calls for "Re-Aligning the U.S.-China Trade Relationship"
On Friday, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office released its trade policy agenda for next year / annual report of trade policy last year, touching on various issues related to U.S.-China trade.