Carney Visit To China Yields Apparent Resolution of Several Trade Disputes
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China has led to the announcement of resolutions to several high-profile trade disputes between the two countries.
New U.S. Semiconductor Tariffs Tied To Export Authorizations
In parallel moves this week, the Trump administration established rules for the authorization of the export sale of certain advanced chips to China, and also set a tariff that serves as an indirect way to collect revenue on those sales.
China Concludes Expiry Reviews into Duties on Polysilicon
This week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) concluded its expiry review into trade remedy measures on solar-grade polysilicon from the United States and South Korea, extending tariffs first imposed over a decade ago.
CFIUS Hearing Touches on Chinese Investment Concerns
At a hearing today of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, entitled "Evaluating the Operations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)," Chris Pilkerton, Assistant Secretary for Investment Security at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, responded to questions and comments
Meta-Manus $2 Billion Deal Faces Early Test of China’s Export Controls
Meta's proposed purchase of AI startup company Manus has emerged as an early test case of China's rapidly evolving export control regime and national security laws.
China Amends Foreign Trade Law, Expanding Legal Toolbox
Last month, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed significant amendments to China’s Foreign Trade Law, set to enter into force on March 1, 2026. This revision, the first major overhaul since 2004, signals a shift toward active legal deterrence and expands China’s legal
WTO Committee Meeting Discusses Anti-Dumping Measures By China, Against China
At the WTO Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices meeting of October 29, 2025, for which the minutes were recently circulated, WTO Members raised concerns about Chinese anti-dumping measures, and China criticized certain anti-dumping measures of other Members as well.