U.S. lawmakers reintroduce bill to strengthen measures against unfair trade practices
A group of U.S. lawmakers has reintroduced the "Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act," a bill aimed at updating trade remedies laws and addressing unfair trade practices, including repeat infringers and Chinese state subsidies, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative.
U.S. lawmakers seek to reform or end the de minimis system to strengthen trade control.
During the February 25 hearing, House Ways and Means Committee leaders renewed their call for reform of the de minimis system, reaffirming that this issue will be a key priority in Congress as various proposals to restrict or eliminate the mechanism are debated. Committee Chairman Jason Smith emphasized that […]
New tariff measures affect the trade relationship between the United States and Canada.
On March 4, 2025, the United States imposed a 25% tariff on exports from Canada and Mexico. However, President Donald Trump announced the suspension of these tariffs for all goods imported under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). He also granted a temporary exemption […]
US lawmakers demand new investigation into illegal Chinese trade practices
Leaders of the House Committee on the Chinese Communist Party have requested a new investigation into China's alleged violations of U.S. trade laws, including its use of third countries to circumvent tariffs. In a March 5 letter to Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the leaders […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce initiates Section 232 investigations into copper and wood products.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders initiating Section 232 investigations into imports of copper and copper products, and imports of lumber and lumber products, to determine their impact on economic stability and national security. In the case of copper products […]
The European Union announces new tariff measures against the United States.
On March 11, 2025, the European Commission published the new measures it will adopt to respond to the United States tariff measures that have affected European industry. The statement describes the plan to be implemented in two stages. First, it announces the entry into force on April 1 of the tariff measures imposed […]