Beijing Diversifies Farm Imports as U.S. Tariffs Linger
China's agricultural imports from the United States have seen a decline in recent months, a direct consequence of ongoing trade disputes and resulting tariffs. Despite trade talks in recent months, many additional tariffs on U.S. farm products remain in place, pushing Beijing to diversify its sourcing. This
New UK Trade Strategy Sets Path on China
The United Kingdom has set out a new trade strategy, which offers broad guidance on how it sees its economic relationship with China.
Beijing Blasts EU's IPI Measures as "New Protectionist Barriers"
China's Ministry of Commerce denounced the recent measures restricting Chinese companies from participating in EU public procurement of medical devices, calling them "new protectionist barriers."
U.S. Duties on Solar Products From Southeast Asian Countries Now in Effect
The U.S. government is now imposing anti-dumping and countervailing duties in linked cases on solar products from four Southeast Asian countries, with much of the production being done by Chinese companies. These determinations could lead to litigation in U.S. courts or at the WTO.
Trump's Ending of De Minimis Exemption for China Challenged in U.S. Court
A legal challenge to the Trump administration's ending of the de minimis exemption for most imports from China and Hong Kong is playing out in the U.S. Court of International Trade, with both parties having now filed legal briefs.
Two WTO Panels Established To Hear China-Canada Disputes
At a meeting of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body today, panels were established to hear disputes brought by Canada and China against each other.
China, New Zealand Ink New Trade Accords Amid PM's Visit
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited China last week, holding meetings with top officials to affirm their commitment to deepening cooperation, especially in food safety and trade facilitation.