Tariffs
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China Probes Mexico's Trade Policies, Tariffs in New Barrier Investigation
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on September 25 that it has initiated an investigation against Mexico's "restrictive measures," claiming that they "will seriously damage the trade and investment interests of Chinese companies."
China Slams Mexico's Tariff Plan, Warns Against U.S. Pressure
A proposal by Mexico to raise tariffs on more than 1,400 products has drawn a rebuke from China, with an official from the Ministry of Commerce warning that the measure could be "seen as an appeasement and a compromise to unilateral coercion." While Mexico's government
U.S. Appeals Court Rules Against Trump's IEEPA Tariffs
In a ruling issued on Friday, an 11-person panel of judges on the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed, by a 7-4 vote, a ruling of the Court of International Trade (CIT) that President Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs and his "fentanyl" tariffs,
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.
Beijing Unveils New Tariff Scheme for Hainan Free Trade Port for December Customs Opening
Beijing announced an expansion of its Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) policies, revealing new measures that will take effect with the launch of island-wide independent customs operations on December 18, 2025. The move, supported by a multi-ministerial rollout and confirmed at a high-profile State Council Information Office press conference, marks
Canada Deepens Steel Tariff Spat with China, Beijing Vows Retaliation
Canada has escalated its trade dispute with China, announcing an additional 25% surtax on imports containing Chinese-melted and poured steel, effective by the end of July. The move, which Ottawa says aims to boost supply chain transparency and prevent circumvention of existing trade measures, drew swift condemnation from Beijing.
Canada Imposes New Steel Surtax on Non-FTA Countries
Last week, Canada announced that it would be imposing a new 50% surtax, functioning as a tariff-rate quota, on certain steel imports from countries with whom it does not have a trade agreement.