CHINA SECTION 301
US extends some Chinese tariff exclusions, but many to fall away The exclusions were previously scheduled to expire May 31, but USTR said it was extending the exclusions through June 14 to allow for a transition. It said certain exclusions would be extended through May 31, 2025 to support efforts to shift sourcin...
25 May, 2024, 09.08 AM ISTChina to take 'resolute measures" in response to US's increasing tariffs on imports US President Joe Biden has directed his Trade Representative to increase tariffs on USD 18 billion of imports from China, including semiconductors, solar cells, batteries, and critical minerals, to protect American workers and businesses. China's Mi...
16 May, 2024, 11.19 AM ISTBiden sharply hikes US tariffs on Chinese chips, cars & other items worth billions President Joe Biden announced a significant increase in tariffs on various Chinese imports, including electric vehicles and medical products, to address what the White House deems unfair trade practices. The move aims to bolster U.S. economic securi...
15 May, 2024, 03.08 PM IST
Biden's new China tariff wall faces leakage via Mexico, Vietnam U.S. officials and trade experts say that without strong efforts to cut off transshipped or lightly processed Chinese goods from Mexico and other countries, China's underpriced excess production will still find its way into U.S. markets.
15 May, 2024, 03.08 PM ISTChina may dump EVs, batteries into India with higher US tariffs: GTRI GTRI warns of China dumping in India due to US tariffs. India can gain from higher duties on medical items. Trade with China surpasses that with the US. GTRI advises vigilance by Indian trade authorities, ramping up production for US market exports.
14 May, 2024, 10.55 PM IST'US-China trade war escalation may lead to dumping of goods in India': GTRI The US on Tuesday reignited the trade war with China by announcing a series of proposed tariff increases on imports including electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and various other goods.
14 May, 2024, 10.31 PM ISTJoe Biden set to impose tariffs on China electric vehicles, sources say U.S. President Joe Biden is set to announce new China tariffs as soon as next week targeting strategic sectors including electric vehicles, according to two people familiar with the matter. The full announcement, which could take place as soon as Tu...
10 May, 2024, 10.08 AM ISTGraphite miners lobby US govt to impose levy on China-sourced EV material The US government is set to decide in May whether to bring graphite into the list of minerals that attract the higher Section 301 tariff.
01 May, 2024, 10.13 AM ISTUS-China tariffs: After issuing factory capacity warning to China, Yellen faces tariff decisions U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen delivered a firm message to China on overinvestment in clean energy goods during her visit to Guangzhou and Beijing. She faces the tough decision of recommending increased U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle...
10 Apr, 2024, 05.16 PM ISTUS extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese categories till May 31 The U.S. Trade Representative has extended China "Section 301" tariff exclusions on 352 Chinese imports and 77 COVID-19-related categories until May 31, 2024. The exclusions, covering items like industrial components, car parts, chemicals, and medic...
26 Dec, 2023, 07.53 PM ISTChina warns US against 'disastrous' trade curbs China's premier, Li Qiang, has warned US officials against politicizing trade issues, stating that it would have a disastrous impact on the global economy. The remarks were made during a meeting with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who is curre...
29 Aug, 2023, 09.09 PM ISTUS Trade Rep Tai exchanges objections with China's commerce minister in Detroit meeting Wang's meetings with Tai in Detroit and with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in Washington on Thursday marked the first cabinet-level exchange in months between U.S. and Chinese officials, following a series of setbacks that raised tensions be...
27 May, 2023, 10.40 AM ISTDebate over tariffs reveals Joe Biden's difficulties on China trade Some officials have grown frustrated that U.S. trade relations with China are still defined by policies set by President Donald Trump, including tariffs imposed on more than $360 billion of products and trade commitments made during a deal the Unite...
24 May, 2022, 01.25 PM ISTUS reinstates 352 product exclusions from China tariffs The list released by USTR includes industrial components such as pumps and electric motors, certain car parts and chemicals, backpacks, bicycles, vacuum cleaners and other consumer goods.
25 Mar, 2022, 12.07 AM ISTChina presses America to cancel tariffs in test of bilateral engagement "Ambassador Tai and Vice Premier Liu reviewed implementation of the U.S.-China Economic and Trade Agreement and agreed that the two sides would consult on certain outstanding issues," USTR said in a statement.
09 Oct, 2021, 08.06 PM ISTAmerica shouldn't compete against China with one arm tied behind its back Our strategy must include a tax and regulatory regime that encourages innovation, job creation and manufacturing in America; an industrial policy that includes subsidies to foster the development of the most advanced science and technology; a modern...
27 Jul, 2021, 09.53 PM ISTUSTR continues to place India in IPR Priority Watch List India remained one of the most challenging economies for IP enforcement and protection and the country’s overall IP enforcement was inadequate, it said, while adding that while the country’s enforcement of IP in the online sphere has gradually impro...
02 May, 2021, 12.43 AM ISTU.S. appeals WTO ruling on its multi-billion tariffs on China A three-person panel had ruled that Washington had not justified why the tariffs imposed after a Section 301 investigation against China were a justifiable exception to its obligations.
26 Oct, 2020, 06.12 PM ISTUS tariffs on China ruled to be illegal by world trade body The World Trade Organization said Tuesday that Trump administration tariffs on Chinese goods totaling more than $200 billion are illegal under the rules of the global trade body.
15 Sep, 2020, 09.33 PM ISTTrump to announce trade sanctions on China on Thursday: official "Tomorrow the president will announce the actions he has decided to take based on USTR's 301 investigation into China's state-led, market-distorting efforts," an official said.
22 Mar, 2018, 09.39 AM IST