China's GATT/WTO Accession: Second Meeting of the Working Party
In our second post on documents related to U.S.-China negotiations on China's accession to the GATT/WTO, we describe an early U.S. internal message that sets out the key U.S. priorities and the U.S. desire to coordinate with other governments.
U.S. Customs Agency Reports on Labor Enforcement Action
In a piece last week entitled "Implementing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: A Challenge Worth the Effort," U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wrote for its online magazine about an enforcement action under the the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) related to imports of red
CTM Weekly Newsletter
Due to the recent holidays, this week's newsletter is for the past two weeks. Over this time, CTM conducted an interview with former European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström, and also covered the following issues.
In China:
* Lower tariffs on a wide range of products.
* Extension of anti-
MOFCOM Extends Anti-Dumping Duties on Optical Fiber from Japan and South Korea
China's Ministry of Commerce recently announced its ruling on the expiry review for anti-dumping measures on optical fiber from Japan and South Korea, deciding to extend the anti-dumping duties, which range from 7.9% to 46%, for another five years.
China Easing Restrictions on Australian Coal Exports
Several recent media reports indicate that China may be removing some restrictions on Australian coal imports, which could be a first step towards a broader easing of Australia-China trade conflict.
China Fines CNKI US$12 Million for Antitrust Violations
After a seven month long investigation, China's anti-trust agency decided to fine CNKI 87.6 million yuan (approximately US$12.7 million) for violating the Anti-Monopoly Law and abusing market dominance.
Interview with Former European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström
CTM recently had the honor of sitting down with former European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström, to talk about current and future EU trade policy on China, as well as the EU's broader trade policies relating to subsidies, carbon emissions, and human rights. Malmström is a nonresident senior