Trump Administration's AI Chip Deal Sparks Outcry over New Sales
Amidst escalating tensions over competition in advanced technology, the Trump administration has signaled a willingness to greenlight sales of certain high-end AI chips to China – a move that is not only drawing fierce bipartisan criticism in Washington but also prompting security audits and warnings from Beijing itself. This development marks
China Extends Anti-Subsidy Probe on EU Dairy Imports
Yesterday, China's Ministry of Commerce extended its anti-subsidy investigation on imports of certain European Union dairy products until early next year.
U.S. Legislators Introduce Bill To Raise Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Reps. Jared Golden (D-ME) and Greg Steube (R-FL) have introduced the Secure Trade Act, a bill that raises tariffs on imports, including from China, and expands federal scrutiny of foreign investments.
China Imposes Preliminary Anti-Dumping Duties on Canadian, Japanese Rubber
Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce announced its preliminary ruling in the anti-dumping investigation of halogenated butyl rubber from Canada, Japan and India.
China Makes Submissions in Drones/Polysilicon Section 232 Cases
The Chinese government has submitted its views to the Department of Commerce in two recently initiated Section 232 national security investigations, on imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) and polysilicon.
Beijing Launches Anti-Dumping Probe on Canadian Starch
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has launched an anti-dumping investigation into pea starch imported from Canada, following a formal request from domestic producers.
China Files WTO Complaint on Canadian Steel Restrictions
China has responded to a new set of Canadian restrictions on Chinese steel by filing a WTO complaint against the Canadian measures.