China, Turkiye Agree To Delay Adoption of EV Panel Report
China and Türkiye have agreed to delay for another month a decision on how to proceed with a WTO dispute in which a panel found Turkish measures in its EV/auto sector to violate WTO rules.
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
As part of the summit between Presidents Xi and Trump, U.S. trade officials offered commentary on the talks with their Chinese counterparts.
Chinese customs data shows a modest rebound in rare earth exports in August following July's dip, though
U.S. Business Groups Urge Trump to Extend Waiver on Chinese Port Fees Ahead of Xi Summit
A coalition of American business and agricultural groups is pressing the Trump administration to hold off on imposing fees on Chinese-built cargo ships, warning the fees would hike transportation costs that affect both importers and exporters.
China Cracks Down on "Involutionary" Price Wars
Chinese economic and market regulators are working to crack down on destructive, low-price competition, and "involutionary" market practices, as shown in recent regulatory and enforcement efforts.
Bessent Provides Update on China Talks, Notes Two Month Trade Truce Extension
In a TV interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed additional progress that was made today in the Trump administration's trade talks with their Chinese counterparts.
China's Rare Earth Export Controls: August 2026 Trade Update
China's exports of rare earth products have been at the center of U.S.-China trade tensions ahead of a high-level summit. Chinese customs data shows a modest rebound in August following July's dip, though shipment volumes remained lower year-on-year amid continued export
China’s Supreme Court Issues Opinions on AI Disputes
China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) recently released opinions on AI disputes, providing critical clarity on tort liability, intellectual property, personal data usage, consumer protection, and procedural rules in AI litigation.