The European Union is reportedly moving forward with stricter cybersecurity legislation that could significantly limit the participation of Chinese companies in critical infrastructure projects across Europe. According to a joint report by the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU and KPMG, the proposed measures may require the gradual removal
The United States has begun implementing a maritime blockade targeting vessels traveling to and from Iran, escalating tensions in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. According to recent reports, the action is not a full closure of the waterway. Instead, it focuses specifically on restricting Iranian shipping, while allowing international
What Happened China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that, starting December 23, 2025, it will impose temporary countervailing duties — collected as security deposits at customs — on certain dairy products imported from the European Union. The duties range from 21.9% to 42.7% depending on the company and cooperation in the
A recent report released by the French Parliament has raised a serious warning for France and the European Union: import regulation is no longer keeping pace with reality. According to the report, enforcement on imported goods has become largely ineffective, even as the number of small, low-value cross-border parcels has
This week’s big news: the U.S. government reportedly approved exports of NVIDIA’s cutting-edge H200 AI chips to China — with a catch: 25% of the revenue from those sales goes to the U.S. Treasury. It’s a bold move, and if it all goes ahead, it could reshape more than just
The U.S. government has officially announced a one-year suspension of its Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. This move marks a rare moment of stability in U.S.–China trade relations — and it’s great news for importers who rely on sea freight from China. What This Means
China has once again reshaped the global trade landscape. On Thursday, the Ministry of Commerce announced a major tightening of export controls on rare earth materials and related processing technologies, extending restrictions to a wider range of magnet manufacturing methods and foreign collaborations. Under the new regulation, Chinese companies are
On September 15, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs that will take effect on October 1. The measures include: 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical products from companies that have not built manufacturing plants in the U.S. 25% tariffs on all imported heavy-duty trucks. 50% tariffs on
