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China Reacts to US Trade Policy on Rare Earths and Anti-Dumping Cases
China Reacts to US Trade Policy on Rare Earths and Anti-Dumping Cases

08/07/2009

We like to present alternative points of view (as some of you will attest to). So when I saw this article on how China views America’s latest round of steel anti-dumping cases as well as the recent WTO filing, supported by the Obama administration attacking China’s export restrictions on rare earth metals, I thought, gee here is something we never read about in the mainstream press. We’ll summarize here the main points the Chinese make against US actions.
Saudi rejects China methane dumping claims
Saudi rejects China methane dumping claims

08/07/2009

Saudi Arabia does not subsidise exports of petrochemicals and did not “dump” products on the Chinese market, the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) said yesterday.
Himachal pleads for enhancement of import duty on apple juice concentrate
Himachal pleads for enhancement of import duty on apple juice concentrate

08/07/2009

bragtaNew Delhi: Himachal Pradesh government today requested the centre to increase import duty on the apple juice concentrate to save the domestic apple industries. The plea was made by Himachal Pradesh horticulture minister Narender Bragta in a meeting with Anand Sharma union commerce and industry minister in a meeting in Udyog Bhawan New Delhi.
Experts: US actions smack of protectionism
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
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
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
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
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.
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