Court Finds Chinese Solar Company Has Standing To Sue in Forced Labor Import Ban Case, Excludes One Claim for Lateness
In a decision last week, the U.S. Court of International Trade found that a Chinese solar company does have standing to sue for a U.S. government decision that excludes its products due to forced labor concerns, but said that one of the claims was untimely.
WTO Panel Established in EU CVD Case on Chinese EVs
At the meeting of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body on April 25, a panel was established to hear China's complaint regarding EU countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues:
In China:
* MOFCOM’s strategy to deal with different trade partners
* China’s warning against any U.S. trade deals that harm China’s interests
* Reported tariff exemptions for some U.S. goods
* New work plan to liberalize services market
In the
China Considers Tariff Relief for Critical U.S. Goods
Amidst the ongoing trade tensions with the United States, China is reportedly offering a bit of relief for select U.S. imports from its 125% tariffs. Beijing is actively engaging with the business community to avoid supply chain disruptions, with reports suggesting that exemptions have been implemented for chips, pharmaceuticals
China's Trade Playbook: Warming Ties with Asia, Talking to EU, Cold Shoulder to U.S.
At today's press conference, China's Ministry of Commerce outlined different plans to deal with different trading partners. While it will continue to enhance supply chain collaboration with Asian countries and engage in negotiations with the EU, it will wait on any trade talks with the United
Panel Report Circulated, Notice of Appeal Filed in China IP Enforcement WTO Dispute
The WTO panel report in the China - Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (DS611) dispute, brought by the EU, has now been circulated, and an appeal was filed by the EU.
Panel Composed in China-Türkiye EV/Auto WTO Dispute
The China-Türkiye WTO dispute over EV and automobile tariffs is proceeding to the next stage, with a panel now composed to hear the dispute.