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Experts: US actions smack of protectionism

06/07/2009

Three anti-dumping and countervailing investigations into imports of Chinese steel products in 10 days have sparked concerns of rising US protectionism against China.

China Changes Export Tax Policies on Raw Materials Subject of WTO Case

06/07/2009

Two days ago we reported the Obama Administration and the Office of the United States Trade Representative filed a case with the WTO over Chinese export restraints on key raw materials. You can read that post here. But what we’ve just learned is that China had modified the export tax rates on June 22, effective July 1. Somehow, these changes failed to make the mainstream or even trade publication news though Metal-Pages did allude to tax changes that may go into effect July 1.

China angered by US trade investigations

06/07/2009

Trade relations between China and the United States appear to be souring again, following strong statements by Beijing, accusing the US of abusing WTO rules.

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Catfish plan risks trade war

06/07/2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — It looks like catfish, it tastes like catfish, and it acts like catfish.

Seafood sector faces hard times

06/07/2009

The provision of inaccurate information has psychologically affected consumers from importing countries as well as Vietnamese businesses’ export-import activities.

Chinese rebar and wire rod price rise likely to reverse

06/07/2009

It is reported that Chinese construction steel prices continue to increase as traders are buying more materials for stocking and more mills hiked their ex-work prices.

Chinese furniture producer receives preliminary rate of zero

06/07/2009

Final antidumping duty for Shanghai Fangjia due in 90 days

China turns the page on paper tariffs

06/07/2009

China will remove an anti-dumping tariff on newsprint paper imports from the United States, Canada and South Korea today, the Ministry of Commerce said yesterday.