A number of Kansas and Missouri politicians have raised concerns about a proposed Chinese investment in a U.S. manufacturing facility that makes products used in EV batteries.

An Indiana Congressman has written to the Commerce Department calling for a Section 232 investigation of Chinese EVs and batteries, and suggesting "global" import tariffs on these products.

In recent rulings, Chinese courts have found that Chinese ice cream shops violated the trademark of U.S. ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs and supported the request for 1 million yuan compensation.

Recent news reports in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom indicate that there is some pressure for a TikTok ban or forced sale along the lines of what is currently being considered in the United States, or for a similar measure, although there is no sign of imminent action.

Last week, during the Angolan President's state visit in China, the two nations renewed their commitments in trade, investment, and cooperation under the BRI.

Legislation that would prohibit drones from Chinese company Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI) has been discussed at a Congressional hearing and passed by the relevant Subcommittee, clearing the way for sending it to the full House Committee responsible.

This past week, CTM covered the following issues. In China: * Reactions to the U.S. TikTok bill * Two sessions proposals on autos * Updates on trade remedy investigations on EU brandy and Australian wine In the U.S.: * New Section 301 petition on Chinese shipbuilding and maritime * Push to ban seafood