>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2021〕0458号预警信息：Colombia terminates anti-dumping measures against China-related electroplate
On July 23, the Colombian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism issued Notice No. 204 of July 22, 2021, on the application of lamina lisa galvanizada (tax code 7210) originating in China.49.00.00) Make the second anti-dumping sunset review negative final ruling，On the advice of the Trade Practices Committee，There is no clear evidence that the removal of anti-dumping duties will lead to the continuation or recurrence of domestic industry injury，Decides to terminate the anti-dumping investigation and not to extend the validity of the anti-dumping measures，此外，Reject the application for anti-circumvention measures for the products involved，The evasion involved Colombian customs code 7210.61.00.00、7210.69.00.00、7212.30.00.00、7225.92.00.90、7225.99.00.90和7226.99.00.Products under item 00。
贸促〔2021〕0459号预警信息：India launched the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on China-related color coated panels
7月26日，India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a statement，At the request of India Steel Association，The first anti-dumping sunset review investigation was launched on Color Coated/Prepainted Flat Products Alloy Non-alloy Steel originating in or imported from China and the EU。The products in question do not include sheets with thickness greater than or equal to 6 mm。The dumping investigation period in this case is from October 1, 2019 to March 31, 2021 (18 months), and the damage investigation period is from April 2017 to March 2018, from April 2018 to March 2019, from April 2019 to March 2020 and the dumping investigation period。The case involves products under Indian Customs codes 72107000, 72124000, 72259900 and 72269990，And the customs code 72082790, 72085430, 72091590, 72091820, 72103090, 72104100, 72104900, 72106100, 72106900, 72107000, 72109010, 72109090, 721123Some products under items 50, 72112330, 72121010, 72123090, 72125090, 72126000, 72131090 and 72254013。Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the current COVID-19 outbreak, interested parties should send an email to adg12-dgtr@gov within 30 days from the date of filing.in, adv13-dgtr@gov.in, jd14-dgtr@gov.in and dd17-dgtr@gov.in) to submit relevant information to the investigating authorities。
贸促〔2021〕0460号预警信息：Indian rubber auxiliaries for ChinaPX-13 made a final anti-dumping ruling
7月26日，India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a statement，A final affirmative anti-dumping ruling was made on rubber auxiliaries PX-13 (RubberChemical PX-13) originating in or imported from China and the Republic of Korea，It is suggested to impose anti-dumping duties on the products involved in the above countries，The specific taxes are as follows: Chinese manufacturer Shandong Sennics Co., Ltd. Shandong) and Taian Sennics Chemical Co., LTD., Ltd., Tai 'an) are 591.Us $36 / mt, China other producers 924.$47 / metric ton;South Korean manufacturer Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.为489.Us $56 / mt, South Korea other producers for 612.$18 / metric ton;At the same time, the rubber auxiliary PX-13 originating in or imported from the United States made a negative anti-dumping final ruling。This case involves products under Indian Customs Codes 3812, 2921 and 2934。
贸促〔2021〕0461号预警信息：Colombia terminates anti-dumping investigation on China-related frameless coated mirrors
7月23日，The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism of Colombia issued Notice No. 205 of July 22, 2021，A final negative anti-dumping ruling on frameless coated mirrors (Spanish: espejos sin enmarcar) originating in China，There is no evidence of a causal relationship between the dumping of the products involved and the injury to the Colombian domestic industry，Decided to terminate the anti-dumping investigation，No anti-dumping measures will be applied。The product in question has Colombian customs code 7009.91.00.00。
贸促〔2021〕0462号预警信息：The United States made a double reverse industrial injury final ruling on China-related metal lockers and their parts
7月27日，The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to make a final affirmative determination of anti-dumping and countervailing industrial injury on Metal Lockers and Parts thereof imported from China，Found that the alleged dumping and government subsidies caused material injury to the domestic industry。Based on the positive final ruling of the US International Trade Commission, the US Department of Commerce will issue anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on the Chinese products involved。This case involves the United States Harmonized Tariff Number 9403.20.0078、9403.20.0080和9403.90.Products under 8041 (the first two tax codes are tax codes for products imported before July 2019), and tax codes 9403.20.Some products under item 0050。
贸促〔2021〕0463号预警信息：Brazil has made a definitive anti-dumping final ruling on China-related seamless alloy steel cylinders
7月27日，The Management Executive Committee of the Foreign Trade Commission (GECEX) of the Ministry of Economy of Brazil has issued Resolution No. 225 of 2021，A final affirmative anti-dumping ruling was made on seamless alloy steel cylinders (Portuguese: cilindros para GNV) originating in China，Decided to impose anti-dumping duties on the Chinese products involved for a period of five years，The specific tax is: Hengyang Jinhua High Pressure Container Co., LTD., Ltd.$0 / piece, Anhui Clean Power Energy Co., Ltd.）为3.$51 / piece;Sinoma Science (Chengdu) Co., LTD &Technology (Chengdu) Co., Ltd.) and Sinoma Science (Jiujiang) Co., LTD & Technology (Jiujiang) Co., Ltd.）均为14.$32 / piece;Zhejiang Tianen Pressure Vessel Co., LTD., Ltd.) and other producers/exporters in China are 64.$41 / piece。The MERCOsur tax code of the products involved is 73110.00.00。This resolution shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。
贸促〔2021〕0464号预警信息：The United States and Canada have imposed recalls on Chinese-made generators
On July 29, the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada announced a recall of 6,500-watt Generac® and 8,000-watt DR® portable generators made in China。Generac models are XT8000E, XT8000EF, GP6500, GP6500E, GP8000E, HomeLink 6500E;The DR Models are PRO 6500M and PRO 6500E。It has two wheels and a gasoline-powered engine to generate electricity as a backup power source。When moving the generator, an unlocked handle can clamp a consumer's finger against the generator frame, risking finger amputation and crushing。To date, eight finger injuries have been reported in the United States, including seven finger amputations and one finger crush。The CPSC and Health Canada advise consumers to stop using the product immediately and contact GeneracTechnologies for a free repair kit。
贸促〔2021〕0465号预警信息：The US has issued a recall of children's pyjamas sets made in China
On July 29, the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Chinese-made SHEIN children's pajamas sets。The recall involves two children's pajamas sets made of 97 percent polyester and 3 percent spandex in sizes 120, 130, 140, 150 and 160。The first is a two-piece nightgown，Short-sleeved top，Multicolor checked printed trousers;The second is a two-piece long-sleeved top and pants，Printed with cartoon dinosaurs，Both models come with matching eye masks，Tag with SKU (Sknight10190731477 and Sknight10191129405)。The product does not meet federal flammability standards for children's pajamas and poses a risk of burns to children。So far, no accidents or casualties have been reported。The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact SHEIN for a refund。
贸促〔2021〕0466号预警信息：The United States has issued a recall of Chinese-made bicycle battery packs
On July 29, the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of bicycle battery packs made in Taiwan, China。The recalled products are used in the 2016-2018 Turbo Levo FSR，2018-2021 Turbo Levo HT，The Specialized M1 battery pack for the 2018-2019 Turbo Kenevo FSR electric mountain bike。Water can penetrate the seal around the LED control pad on the bike's lithium-ion battery pack, causing the battery to short circuit, posing a fire and burn risk。So far, no accidents or casualties have been reported。The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Specialized Bicycle for a free repair。
贸促〔2021〕0467号预警信息：Canada recalls pedals made in China
On July 30, Health Canada announced a recall of the pedals made in China for Sail detachable vehicles。The recalled products are black, aluminum and have model number 06-1702 and UPC 774185432139 printed on the packaging。The product may break, posing a risk of fall and injury to the user。As of July 26, 2021, 1 strain sprain has been reported in Canada。Health Canada advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and contact the SAIL store for a refund。
贸促〔2021〕0468号预警信息：美国The ITC officially initiated a Section 337 investigation into optical housings and components and their downstream products
8月4日，The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to impose Certain Optical Enclosures on certain optical enclosures and components and their downstream products, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same) Initiate Survey 337 (Survey code: 337-TA-1274)。Velodyne Lidar USA, Inc., of San Jose, CA, Fujian Fran Optics Co., LTD., Ltd., of Fujian, China. Named as defendant。The U.S. International Trade Commission will determine the end of the investigation within 45 days of filing。Unless denied by the United States Trade Representative for policy reasons, a relief order issued by the United States International Trade Commission in Case 337 shall be effective as of the date of issuance and shall be final on the 60th day after the date of issuance。
贸促〔2021〕0469号预警信息：Poland reported that the lunch boxes exported from China were not qualified
On July 26, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, due to the detection of bamboo fiber powder in the ingredients, Poland notified that the Chinese export lunch box was unqualified, and the current sales of the product was limited to the notifying country and has been delisted。The type of notification is the Attention Notification and the number is 2021.3948。
>>商务部调查通告
Applicable to imported acrylic fibers originating in Japan, Korea and Turkey
Announcement on initiation of final review investigation of anti-dumping measures
On July 13, the Ministry of Commerce announced that since July 14, 2021, the Ministry of Commerce has conducted a final review investigation of anti-dumping measures applied to imports of acrylic fibers originating in Japan, South Korea and Turkey。The dumping investigation period of this review is from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, and the industry injury investigation period is from January 1, 2017 to March 31, 2021。The product scope of the review is consistent with the product scope of the Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 31 of 2016，This product belongs to the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China: 55013000, 550333000, 55063000，The modified acrylic fiber (modified polyacrylonitrile fiber) under the above tax number is not within the scope of the products under investigation。The review investigates whether the termination of anti-dumping measures on imports of acrylic fibers originating in Japan, South Korea and Turkey is likely to result in the continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury。Interested parties may, within 20 days from the date of this announcement, register with the Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce to participate in this anti-dumping final review investigation。If interested parties need to comment on the product scope and applicant qualifications, the countries (regions) under investigation and other relevant issues, they may submit their written comments to the Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce within 20 days from the date of this announcement。The investigation began on July 14, 2021 and should be concluded by July 13, 2022。During the final review investigation of anti-dumping measures, anti-dumping duties on imported acrylic fibers originating in Japan, South Korea and Turkey will continue to be imposed in accordance with the scope of taxable products and tax rates announced by the Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 31 of 2016 and No. 74 of 2018。Contact information of the Ministry of Commerce: 010-65198137, 65198062。Details of the announcement can be found on the China Trade Remedy Information Website of the Ministry of Commerce。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2021〕0470号预警信息：Afghanistan Once again, we remind Chinese citizens in Afghanistan to evacuate as soon as possible
At present, the security situation in Afghanistan has further deteriorated。The Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan once again reminded Chinese citizens in Afghanistan to leave as soon as possible。If Chinese citizens insist on staying in Afghanistan, they will face extremely high security risks, and all consequences arising therefrom shall be borne by themselves。Afghanistan police call:119. Mfa's Global Emergency Hotline for Consular Protection and Service (24 hours) :+86-10-12308, + 86-10-599,13991; Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan Consular Protection and Assistance Tel :+ 93-791513339。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2021〕0471号预警信息：The IMF has warned of a growing divergence in the world economic recovery
International Monetary Fund (IMF)The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released an update to its World Economic Outlook Report on the 27th, leaving its forecast for global economic growth in 2021 unchanged at 6%, but warning that the pace of recovery is becoming more divergent。The IMF pointed out that lower-than-expected vaccine access has led to the continued mutation and spread of the novel coronavirus, which poses a downside risk to the world economic recovery。The IMF believes that emerging market and developing economies are facing the dual impact of the worsening epidemic and the tightening external financial environment, and the economic recovery may be hit hard and drag down global economic growth。
贸促〔2021〕0472号预警信息：The continued spread of the novel coronavirus epidemic may affect the overall industrial chain in Thailand
Kiang Gai, vice president of the Federation of Thai IndustriesThe number of new cases per day in Thailand has exceeded 1, it said on Monday.50,000 cases, many factories such as: chicken processing plants, food processing plants, stainless steel factories, auto parts processing plants, etc. have a series of clustered infections, resulting in factory shutdown, if this situation continues until mid-August, it is likely to affect the entire industrial chain, leading to a shortage of some consumer goods and affecting the export industry。In addition, the government's escalating prevention and control measures limit the movement of people and travel between governments, causing labor shortages and forcing factories to shut down。He said that the federation of industry is very worried that if the government implemented the "lockdown" and other measures can not achieve the expected effect, the epidemic is still not effectively controlled, the medical system can not withstand the increasingly serious epidemic, industrial production will not be guaranteed, there may be domestic supply chain disruption。The federation of industry believes that the government must take effective measures to control the spread of the epidemic, first to address the lack of vaccine supplies, while speeding up the screening of the virus and treatment of patients, and prepare funds for economic recovery, but if the epidemic is not controlled, economic recovery will be difficult to achieve。
贸促〔2021〕0473号预警信息：Latin American economy The short-term situation looks good Long-term risks remain
Gabriel, Mexico's deputy finance ministerJorio said on July 29 that Mexico's economy is expected to grow by 6% this year, up from its previous forecast.Seven percentage points。According to a recent report released by the Central bank of Brazil, market analysts raised the growth rate of Brazil's gross domestic product (GDP) this year to 5.29%, a forecast that has been raised several times in a row。Analysts pointed out that the Latin American economy is gradually recovering, boosted by factors such as accelerating work and production resumption and increasing demand for commodities, and the two major economies, Brazil and Mexico, have good macroeconomic indicators。Overall, however, the region's economy still faces long-term risks such as a heavy external debt burden, sluggish investment, and a single economic structure。