Law, Strategy and Politics: U.S. Challenges China Auto Duties
July 6, 2012
There’s a lot going on here. Here are three different ways to approach this dispute.
Tag Archives: countervailing duties
U.S. Imposes Duties on China Solar Panels. And There Was Much Rejoicing?
March 21, 2012
If this trade case ended today, everyone would be happy. But there’s a good chance that Act II will involve additional duties.
As Expected, Congress to Address CVD Issue
March 1, 2012
It’s an election year, so no surprise that the U.S. Congress is acting with uncharacteristic speed to amend a law allowing for the imposition of duties to Chinese imports.
U.S. Anti-dumping Decision Makes Some in China Giddy
December 21, 2011
Chinese exporters are basking in the news that they will no longer be subject to both anti-dumping and countervailing duties in the US. Famous last words.
U.S.-China Cockfight Heads to WTO
September 21, 2011
The U.S. and China have been battling over the chicken trade since Bird Flu broke out. The latest anti-dumping dispute is now going to the WTO.
WTO Disputes Based on RMB Value Not So Easy
September 21, 2010
It’s no accident that RMB-based trade complaints have thus far been quietly buried by the U.S. government.
Why No One Should Take the ‘China Currency Manipulation Bill’ Seriously
July 21, 2010
The U.S. House plans to debate legislation authorizing trade sanctions against China for currency manipulation. It’s an election year, and useless posturing is to be expected.
The Curious Case of Anshan Steel & the Space-Age Rebar Technology
July 7, 2010
Sneaky Chinese investors are trying to infiltrate the U.S. steel industry via a Mississippi factory. Will Congress save the day before valuable rebar technology falls into the wrong hands?
Once Upon A Time: Looking for a U.S.-China Trade Narrative
April 26, 2010
Once in a while, it’s fun to look at headlines and themes of international trade stories without getting into the substance. Call it light reading for the weekend in an area that is usually boring and overly techno-legal for most folks. A recent series of decisions made by Beijing and Washington easily lend themselves to [...]