Trump To Impose Auto Tariffs, Small Amount of Chinese Imports Hit
President Trump's latest round of tariffs is being imposed on auto imports. While the main impact will be on other countries, some Chinese products will also be affected.
China's New IP Rules Signal Retaliation against Foreign Actions
In a move that anticipates escalating tensions over intellectual property, China has unveiled new regulations empowering it to counter perceived "discriminatory measures" from foreign nations. A new set of rules published by the State Council last week significantly expands Beijing's legal arsenal for retaliatory action, particularly
BIS Targets Chinese Companies with Latest Additions to Entity List
With its latest batch of additions to the Entity List, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has tried to clamp down further on the access of Chinese companies to American semiconductors and other high-tech products.
China Introduces Trade Policy Compliance Framework to Counter External Pressures
China has unveiled a new set of trade policy compliance guidelines to strengthen its response to escalating international trade disputes. A State Council document published earlier this week signals China's systematic effort to strengthen trade rule compliance and more proactive risk management.
Canada Files WTO Complaint against Chinese Antidiscrimination Determination
Canada has requested WTO consultations on China's recent antidiscrimination investigation, under which China imposed tariffs in response to Canadian tariffs on EVs and steel/aluminum that had been imposed last September.
China Bolsters Anti-Sanctions Law with New Implementation Rules
Today, China's State Council published new rules on implementing the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, expanding Beijing’s legal toolkit to counter perceived foreign government actions and litigation amid rising geopolitical tensions.
New U.S. CVD Case on Chassis from Mexico, Thailand Cites Chinese Subsidies
A petition alleging that imported chassis from Mexico and Thailand have been subsidized and are causing injury to a U.S. industry is the latest U.S. CVD case to cite Chinese "transnational subsidies."