Section 301 Investigation on Chinese Semiconductors Yields Affirmative Findings, But Tariffs Delayed
In late December, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) quietly announced, without even issuing a press release, that it had determined that China's policies and practices in the semiconductor sector were unreasonable, and also burdened or restricted U.S. commerce, and that tariffs would be
Beijing Finalizes Beef Safeguard Measures with Three-Year Quotas
On December 31, China concluded its safeguard investigation on beef, with a new tariff-rate-quota mechanism effective on January 1, 2026.
Final Cambodia File Folders CVD Determination Finds Transnational Subsidies Exist
The U.S. Commerce Department's final determination in a countervailing duty case involving file folders from Cambodia has found that subsidies from the Government of China can be considered as part of the assessment of foreign subsidies.
China Files Second WTO Complaint against India, Targeting Solar and Tech Measures
China has filed its second WTO complaint against India in recent months, targeting both clean energy policies and broader industrialization policies.
CTM Weekly Newsletter
This past week, CTM covered the following issues.
Starting in China, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) concluded its anti-dumping investigation into EU pork and by-products, imposing final duties that are significantly lower than initial estimates.
MOFCOM also welcomed the EU's move to negotiate price undertakings with Chinese
Beijing Slams EU's Recent Subsidy Probes
China's Ministry of Commerce issued a sharp rebuke of the European Union today, labeling a string of recent raids and subsidy investigations into Chinese companies as "egregious" and "discriminatory."
Wuhan Entities Sue Missouri State Officials in $50B Retaliatory Lawsuit
The city of Wuhan and several Chinese entities have reportedly filed a $50.5 billion lawsuit in China against current and former Missouri officials in retaliation for their actions in the state lawsuit against the Chinese government and other entities over COVID-19.