Trump Administration
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Fentanyl-Related China Tariffs Challenged in U.S. Court
A public interest law firm has filed the first lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), targeting the tariffs imposed in February and March on Chinese imports.
U.S. Agencies Provide Trade Reports to President Trump
A summary of the trade policy reports requested by President Trump back in January identifies several key China trade issues that his administration will focus on: The Phase One deal; the Section 301 investigation carried out during Trump's first term; new Section 301 investigations; Permanent Normal Trade Relations;
Trump Adds New China Tariffs as Part of Broad "Reciprocal" Plan, Ends De Minimis Exemption for Chinese Imports
Yesterday, the Trump administration initiated a broad trade war with the entire world, imposing a baseline 10% tariff on all countries, with a higher level on countries it deemed to have higher tariffs and non-tariff barriers. The additional tariff imposed on Chinse imports will be 34%. The administration also eliminated
Trump To Impose Auto Tariffs, Small Amount of Chinese Imports Hit
President Trump's latest round of tariffs is being imposed on auto imports. While the main impact will be on other countries, some Chinese products will also be affected.
Trump Raises Fentanyl-Related China Tariffs to 20%
Today, President Trump amended his previous Executive Order imposing 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports on the basis that "the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ... has subsidized and otherwise incentivized PRC chemical companies to export fentanyl and related precursor chemicals that are used to produce synthetic opioids sold illicitly in
China Criticizes New U.S. Investment Policies
Last week, the Trump administration released a memorandum that could further tighten scrutiny of U.S. investments in China and Chinese investments in the U.S. This move has drawn criticism from the Chinese government and business community, accusing Washington of politicizing economic issues and undermining global trade and investment
Trump Administration Targets China with New Foreign Investment Policy
On Friday, President Trump issued a memorandum that outlines a new policy on foreign investment, with investment from China featuring prominently. The policy seeks to encourage investment from allies and partners, and indicates that it will scrutinize carefully investments from China and other "foreign adversaries." But the policy