U.S. Commerce, Justice, State Departments Penalize U.S. Company's Export Violations

A South Carolina company's transfer of technology and metal powder to related entities in China and Germany has led to over US$25 million in penalties being imposed by a number of U.S. government agencies.

China Issues Discussed in USTR's 2023 Trade Policy Agenda / 2022 Annual Report

Yesterday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released its 2023 Trade Policy Agenda / 2022 Annual Report of the President of the United States on the Trade Agreements Program. The report covers the full range of trade policy issues addressed by USTR. We focus here on the report&

MOFCOM Bashes USTR Report on China's WTO Compliance

China's Ministry of Commerce responded to a new U.S. report on China's WTO compliance by saying that it represents U.S. "unilateralist thinking and consistent bullying."

U.S. Congressional Hearing Examines China Trade Issues

At a U.S. House of Representatives hearing yesterday, members of Congress asked Biden administration officials about a range of issues related to economic relations with China: export licenses granted by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS); China's economic coercion; MFN treatment for

U.S. Senate Committee Hearing Addresses Chinese Land Purchases

At a U.S. Senate hearing yesterday, several Senators raised concerns about Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland, and proposed expanding the role of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) in reviewing these transactions.

EU, Canada Join U.S. in Banning TikTok on Government Devices

Social media platform TikTok is facing major new regulatory hurdles this week, as the European Union, Canada and the United States announced bans of TikTok on official devices.

China Allows More Food Items from Iran After State Visit

This month, China's Customs issued multiple documents that would pave the way for more Iranian aquatic products, dairy products, and apples to be sold in China. This came after a state visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to China in mid-February.
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