New Chinese SPS Announcements for Food Imports in July 2024
Last month, China's General Administration of Customs issued the following regulatory requirements, opening its door for more fruit, meat and seafood from Latin American, Caribbean, Asian and Pacific countries, as they push for more access to the Chinese market.
China Notifies WTO of State Trading Enterprises
China recently submitted its notification to the WTO of its state trading enterprises, covering the years 2021-2023.
China Sanctions U.S. Lawmaker Behind Tibet Laws
Today, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions against U.S. lawmaker Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), after a bill that he co-sponsored calling for strong U.S. support for Tibet became law.
The Use of Trade Remedies Against China: Data Since WTO Entry Shows Frequent, Steady Usage
Commentary suggests a recent surge in the use of trade remedies against Chinese products, but the data shows a steady stream of trade remedy investigations over the years.
Roundup of 14th BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting
The 14th BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting concluded in Moscow on July 26 with member nations reaching consensus on a range of issues, including e-commerce, climate-related trade, and supply chain cooperation. This development paves the way for the Members to collaborate on green products such as new energy vehicles, lithium batteries,
At WTO Meeting, China and Other Governments Trade Criticisms of Anti-Dumping Measures
At the WTO Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices meeting on April 24, 2024, for which the minutes were recently circulated, the EU, Japan, and Singapore raised concerns with various Chinese anti-dumping measures, and China criticized an Australian anti-dumping sunset review.
Battery Roundtable Discusses Gotion Investments in Midwest
Last Friday, Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) hosted a roundtable in Green Charter Township, Michigan on Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturer Gotion's planned investments in the region.