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Rethinking protectionism: The U.S. President’s recent stance opens a window on trade

08/02/2018

Beneath the bluster in U.S. President Donald Trump’s talk on trade, there seems to be a realisation of the risks to his globally disruptive agenda. Mr. Trump, who has routinely decried several global arrangements as adversarial and zero-sum, explained at the recent Davos World Economic Forum that “America first does not mean America alone.” This could pave the way for a more realistic appraisal of the world, by an administration somewhat isolated in the global arena.

India investigates dumping of solar glass from Malaysia

08/02/2018

India’s Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of textured, tempered glass from Malaysia.

NAFTA needs major breakthrough to stay alive

05/02/2018

A major breakthrough is needed in the renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement in order to keep the pact alive, says a Canadian trade expert.

Indonesia to file case against U.S. anti-subsidy duty on biodiesel

05/02/2018

Indonesia plans to file a case against the U.S. Department of Commerce at the U.S. Court of International Trade over anti-subsidy duties imposed on Indonesian biodiesel shipments, a Trade Ministry official said on Friday.

Trump’s Solar Tariff Results in Plans for Chinese Company to Open U.S. Manufacturing Plant

05/02/2018

President Donald Trump’s tariff on solar imports has resulted in one of China’s largest solar companies planning to open a manufacturing plant in the United States rather than overseas.

China launches anti-dumping investigation into U.S. sorghum imports

05/02/2018

China has launched an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into imports of sorghum grown in the U.S., the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said in a statement on Sunday.

U.S. finds Taiwan, South Korea dumped textile fibers

31/01/2018

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination that exporters from Taiwan and South Korea sold low-melt polyester staple fiber (PSF) in the U.S. at less than fair value, a finding that could lead to anti-dumping duties.

Chinese Solar Giant Announces U.S. Plant Week After Trump Tariffs

31/01/2018

Shanghai-based JinkoSolar, the world’s second-largest solar panel manufacturer, announced it will open its first U.S. factory, days after President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on solar panel imports.