As announced in the Steel and Metals Action Plan, the EU Commission is adapting the protective measures against cheap imports. The rate of liberalization will be reduced.
By Alex Veit
Argentina is allowed to export poultry to China for the first time in two years. The lifting of the ban is also linked to China's tariffs on American agricultural products.
By Emily Kossak
The world is preparing for significant trade disruption. While protectionism is making a return and countries such as the United States are trying to strengthen their critical economic sectors, the retreat from free trade is accelerating under President Donald Trump – with far-reaching consequences, particularly for the fight against climate change.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's investigation has found that EU brandy is being sold at dumping prices. However, it has decided not to impose provisional tariffs. The EU Commission announced that the decision would not impact the planned EV tariffs.
By Redaktion Table
The International Monetary Fund no longer trusts China's trade balance. Analysts have discovered that Beijing is artificially adjusting its surplus downwards. This could be an attempt by China to disguise its overcapacity.
By Marcel Grzanna
The data from Russian customs put Beijing in a difficult spot: China apparently provided a large number of components that could also be used for military purposes. The problem: Beijing pretends not to support Russia in the war against Ukraine.
By Marcel Grzanna
Germany wants to become less dependent on China. In truth, however, German consumers and companies are moving in the opposite direction: Germany is buying more and more goods from China. Disentanglement seems illusory for the moment.
By Frank Sieren
Technically, importers of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold in the EU have to fulfill special due diligence requirements. A first inspection report now reveals that most companies do not comply with the requirements.
By Redaktion Table
The majority of global imports of goods are split between the USA, EU and China. For the EU, China is in first place, followed by the USA, in terms of imports. Even China recorded an increase in imports compared to the previous year, despite the coronavirus pandemic. Trade with the U.S. has also increased despite sanctions. Nevertheless, Germany is by far China's largest trading partner. While China benefits from open markets in the EU and Germany, European companies are subject to restrictions and discrimination in China. Therefore, the EU and China have agreed on the EU-China Investment Agreement (CAI) to promote more reciprocity. From trade booms to import bans on goods from Xinjiang to dangerously expensive raw materials for import growth in China - read Import News from Table.Editor!
