>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕0507号预警信息：The EU made a final ruling on anti-dumping investigation into Chinese silicon calcium alloy
On March 24, the European Commission issued a notice to make a definitive anti-dumping final ruling on silicon calcium alloy products originating in China, and decided to impose 31 on the products involved in the announcement from the next day.5%～50.7% anti-dumping duty: Ningxia Ketong New Material Technology Co., Ltd. tax rate of 31.5%, Ningxia Shuntai Smelting Co., Ltd. tax rate of 42.7%, Shaanxi Shenghua Metallurgical Chemical Co., Ltd. tax rate of 32.Other producers are taxed at 50 percent.7%。The EU CN codes of the products in question are ex 72029980 and ex 28500060。The dumping and injury investigation period in this case is from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, and the injury investigation period is from January 1, 2017 to the end of the dumping and injury investigation period。
贸促〔2022〕0508号预警信息：Made by the United States of America on China-related digital video playback equipment and its componentsFinal ruling on Section 337
On March 23, the United States International Trade Commission issued a notice saying that the specific digital video playback equipment and its components (investigation code: 337-TA-1224) made Part 337 final ruling: By reviewing the preliminary ruling and some amendments, the case does not exist infringement, and terminated the investigation。China Hisense Group, China Shandong Hisense Video Technology Co., LTD., China Qingdao Hisense Import and Export Co., LTD., etc. are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0509号预警信息：The United States issued the conclusion of the administrative review of the anti-dumping tariff order on fresh garlic to China
3月22日，The U.S. Department of Commerce issued Notice 2022-06076，The conclusion of administrative review of the anti-dumping tariff order on fresh garlic from China was made，Ruled that the compulsory respondent, China Jining Shunchang Import & Export Co., LTD., had failed to demonstrate that it was eligible for a separate tax rate，Should be subject to the same anti-dumping tax rate as other Chinese enterprises，即4.$71 /kg;The anti-dumping tariff review on China Zhengzhou Harmony Spice Co., Ltd. was withdrawn。
贸促〔2022〕0510号预警信息：Canada launches double reverse investigation into Chinese drill pipe
Recently, the Canada Border Services Agency issued a notice saying that Canadian businesses shouldCommand Drilling Products Ltd.To initiate an anti-dumping and countervailing investigation against drill pipe originating in or imported from China to investigate whether there is dumping and/or subsidizing of imported goods。The customs code of the product involved is 7304.23.00.10、7304.23.00.20、8431.43.00.20和8431.43.00.90。
贸促〔2022〕0511号预警信息：Vietnam extends the period for the first review of anti-dumping measures applied to China-related polypropylene films
Recently, according to Vietnam's "Industry and Trade Daily" reported that Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade decided to extend the first review period of the anti-dumping measures applied to some polypropylene film products originating in China, Thailand and Malaysia, and the extension time is3个月。
贸促〔2022〕0512号预警信息：Turkey launched the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation of photovoltaic modules in China
Recently, the Ministry of Trade of Turkey issued an announcement, at the request of Turkish producers, to launch the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation of photovoltaic modules originating in China。The products involved included photovoltaic cell modules and solar panels, which involved Turkish tax codes8541.43.00.00.Products under item 00。
贸促〔2022〕0513号预警信息：Morocco launched the first safeguards sunset review investigation on the China-related composite board
Recently, the Ministry of Industry, Trade, Green and Digital Economy of Morocco issued an announcement, in response to the application of domestic enterprises in Morocco, launched the first safeguard measures sunset review investigation on imported composite panels。This case involves Morocco.January 1, 2022 Royalty number 4410.11.20.90、4410.11.30.90、4410.19.92.90、4410.19.93.Products under item 90。
贸促〔2022〕0514号预警信息：The United States officially initiated the China-related power semiconductor and the mobile devices and computers containing the power semiconductor337调查
On March 28, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted to initiate a 337 investigation (investigation code: 337-TA-1308) into specific power semiconductors and mobile devices and computers containing that power semiconductor.。Lenovo Group, Beijing, China, and Wanplus Technology Co., LTD., Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0515号预警信息：The United States made agricultural packaging materials related to ChinaFinal ruling on Section 337
On March 28, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a notice saying that it made a final ruling on the Section 337 investigation of certain agricultural packaging materials (investigation code: 337-TA-1210) : based on the settlement, the investigation was terminated。China Zhejiang Yajia Cotton Picker Accessories Co., LTD., China Jiangsu Haian Xin Fuyuan Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0516号预警信息：Australia launched the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on steel bars involved in China
Recently, the Australian Anti-dumping Commission issued a notice saying that Australian enterprises shouldInfraBuild (Newcastle) Pty Ltd has applied to initiate the first anti-dumping sunset review of steel bars imported from Greece, Indonesia, Spain, Thailand and Taiwan。The dumping investigation period in this case is from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021。The product in question has the Australian Customs code 7213.10.00.42、7214.20.00.47、7227.90.10.69等。
贸促〔2022〕0517号预警信息：The United States enterprises to China-related specific centrifuge utility platform and falling film evaporator system and its components337 Application for Investigation
On March 29, Apeks, LLC filed an application with the United States International Trade Commission under Section 337 of the United States Customs Act of 1930, claiming that certain centrifuge utility platforms and falling film evaporator systems and their components exported to, imported and sold in the United States infringed its patent rights。China Changzhou Haomai Drying Engineering Co., LTD., China Henan Lanfan Industrial Co., LTD., China Liaoyang Zhonglian Pharmaceutical Machinery Co., LTD., China Shanghai Yuanhuai Industrial Co., LTD., China Jiangsu Bluebird Centrifuge Manufacturing Co., LTD., China Zhangjiagang Charme Trading Co., Ltd. are listed as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕0518号预警信息：Canada launched the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on China-related concrete and steel
On March 29 and 30, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and the Canada Border Services Agency issued notices respectively to initiate the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation of concrete and steel originating in or imported from Belarus, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Portugal and Spain。
贸促〔2022〕0519号预警信息：The United States initiates the China-related core orientation system, the products containing the core orientation system and their components and methods of use337调查
On March 30, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted to initiate a Section 337 investigation (Investigation code: 337-TA-1309) into specific core targeting systems, products containing core targeting systems, their components, and methods of use.。
贸促〔2022〕0520号预警信息：The United States to China related cartridges and components (II) Make a final ruling under Part 337
3月30日，The United States International Trade Commission issued a notice，Final decision of Part 337 on Specific cartridges and Components (II) (Investigation Code: 337-TA-1260) : Review of the preliminary decision made by the Administrative Judge in this case on February 11, 2022，The main content of the original ruling is that there is infringement in this case，The remedy is to issue a general exclusion order for the products involved，Injunctions were issued against eight absent defendants，100% deposit shall be imposed on the products imported during the investigation period;The review concerns only the economic status of U.S. domestic industries，No other content is reviewed。China Guangdong Nastar Group, China Sichuan Star Electronics Technology Co., LTD., China Anhui Yateng Trading Co., LTD., China Guangdong Shenzhen Keloden Technology Co., LTD., China Shaanxi Xi 'an Yanliang District Canqiu Department Store, etc., are listed as defendants。
>>商务部调查通告
Notice on the distribution of phthalocyanine pigments anti-dumping sampling investigation questionnaire
On March 25, the Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of China issued a notice saying that on March 1, the Ministry of Commerce of China issued Notice No. 7 in 2022, deciding to conduct anti-dumping investigations on imports of phthalocyanine pigments originating in India from now on。This product falls under item 32041700 of the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China。The relevant work notice issued on the questionnaire of the anti-dumping case is as follows:
一This questionnaire is a dumping sampling questionnaire. The requirements, submission methods and submission time limit are detailed in the questionnaire。2. Exporters or manufacturers shall fill out this questionnaire as required。3. The date of issuance of this notice shall be the date of issuance of the questionnaire, and the interested parties shall start from the date of issuance of the questionnaire as requiredWithin 12 days, truthfully fill in and submit a complete and accurate answer sheet。4. Please check the case dynamics column of the sub-website of the Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau on the website of the Ministry of Commerce (http: //trb).mofcom.gov.cn) or China Trade Remedy Information Network (http: //www.cacs.mofcom.gov.cn) Download the questionnaire。Stakeholders should adopt the "Trade Remedy Investigation Information Platform" (http: //etrb).mofcom.gov.(c) Submit the electronic version and, as required by the Ministry of Commerce, the paper version。
Issued a questionnaire on domestic producers of phthalocyanine pigment anti-dumping cases and domestic
Importer questionnaire
On March 29, the Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of China issued a notice saying that on March 1, the Ministry of Commerce conducted an anti-dumping investigation on imports of phthalocyanine pigments originating in India, which are under the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China: Item 32041700。The Trade Relief Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce is now issuing the Questionnaire on Domestic Producers and the Questionnaire on Domestic Importers in this anti-dumping case, and the relevant interested parties shall fill in the questionnaire truthfully within 37 days from the date of issuance of the questionnaire as required, and submit complete and accurate answers。Please visit the Trade Remedy Investigation section of the Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau sub-website of the website of the Ministry of Commerce (http: //trb).mofcom.gov.cn) or China Trade Remedy Information Network (http: //www.cacs.mofcom.gov.cn) Download the questionnaire。Interested parties should adopt the "Trade Remedy Investigation Information Platform" (http: //etrb).mofcom.gov.cn) Submit an electronic version of the answer sheet。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2022〕0521号预警信息：瑞士 Remind overseas Chinese to beware of telecom fraud in the name of the Chinese embassy
Recently, some Chinese citizens in Switzerland reported to the Chinese Embassy in Switzerland that they received suspicious phone calls from consular officials claiming to be from the Chinese Embassy, asking for personal information, and the caller number was displayed as the consular number of the Chinese Embassy in Switzerland(0041-313501258)。According to preliminary judgment, this fraudster used technical means to disguise as the phone of the Chinese Embassy in Switzerland to carry out telecommunications fraud。
We remind Chinese citizens in Switzerland not to trust any phone calls in the name of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Switzerland asking for personal and financial information, transfer or remittance;If you receive a similar phone call suspected of fraud, be sure to be vigilant, hang up directly and ignore it。
贸促〔2022〕0522号预警信息：Sierra Leone A reminder for Chinese citizens to conduct business investment and work
近期，Some Chinese enterprises suffered losses when investing in mining projects in Sierra Leone due to careless selection of partners and irregular signing of contracts.Some Chinese enterprises and citizens blindly come to Serbia to carry out timber business activities without understanding local laws and regulations and social conditions and public opinions，Failure to recover investment costs;Some migrant workers have not signed formal labor contracts with their companies，It is difficult to ask for salary after the completion of the construction period，Detention in jam，Get into trouble in life。
The Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone reminds Chinese enterprises and citizens who intend to invest and operate in Sierra Leone to do a good job in the following aspects: 1. Domestic enterprises that invest in Sierra Leone shall follow the procedures of filing with the Ministry of Commerce or provincial commerce authorities in accordance with regulations and start from the date of completion of registration procedures in Sierra LeoneRegister at the Economic and Commercial Office of the embassy within 30 days。Before investing in Serbia, you should be familiar with the relevant laws and regulations of the Serbian government in advance, choose your partners carefully, and do not believe that some people claim to have "upper level relations".。Second, if domestic enterprises plan to invest in Serbia, they can have a comprehensive understanding of the business environment of Serbia through the Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce and the China Chamber of Commerce in advance。Mining investors take the initiative to consult the Mining Association of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce on the relevant regulations of the industry, and fully assess all aspects of risk and their own strength conditions, including risk response ability, social communication ability, language communication ability, etc。Timber investors should pay attention to the direction of the plug government policy, beware of investment "wasted"。Third, before you come to work, make full preparation and perform the corresponding formal procedures, fully understand the employer's qualifications, business conditions and local conditions, and be sure to sign a formal labor contract。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕0523号预警信息：The United Nations Conference on Trade and DevelopmentGlobal growth forecast for 2022 lowered to 2.6%
On March 24th the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released its Trade and Development Report。Due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and macroeconomic policy changes in recent months, the report revised its forecast for global economic growth in 2022 from 3.6%调至2.6%。Higher interest rates in advanced economies and disorderly movements in global financial markets could be devastating for developing economies。
贸促〔2022〕0524号预警信息：Britain launches free trade talks with Canada
On March 24, the UK's International Trade secretary, Anne•玛丽•Terry Williams said that the UK has officially launched free trade negotiations with Canada, aiming to promote the development of services, deepen trade in digital and green industries, and boost British jobs。Britain is currently Canada's third largest trading partner,Two-way trade will reach 19 billion pounds in 2020。
贸促〔2022〕0525号预警信息：Iraq acceded to the Patent Cooperation Treaty
The Government of Iraq has submitted its accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty to the Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization(PCT) instrument, which made Iraq a member of the PCT Union。From April 30, inventors in Iraq can file patent applications under the PCT as a way to seek patent protection in a PCT State party。Similarly, starting April 30, foreign innovators can use the PCT system to seek patent protection for their inventions in Iraq。
贸促〔2022〕0526号预警信息：The EU has launched a WTO case against the UK over its green energy subsidy scheme
On March 28, the European Commission launched a case against the UK's green energy subsidy scheme at the World Trade Organization。In a statement issued on the same day, the European Commission said that the criteria used by the UK government in providing subsidies for its offshore wind projects favored British companies。
贸促〔2022〕0527号预警信息：The British government has called on the public sector to review contracts with Russian and Belarusian companies
The UK government has called on all public sectors, including government agencies and hospitals, to immediately review existing cooperation contracts with Russian and Belarusian companies, change suppliers and legally terminate cooperation agreements where conditions permit。
贸促〔2022〕0528号预警信息：Italy100,000 agricultural enterprises are scheduled to close, and agricultural exports are at great risk
Recently, Italy's largest agricultural association said that due to the dual impact of the new coronavirus outbreak and the situation between Russia and Ukraine, Italy has approximately100,000 agricultural businesses could close。Some experts point to the recent rapid increase in the price of fertilizer, diesel and feed for livestock as the main reasons。Fertilizer prices rose 170 percent and diesel prices rose 129 percent。The president of the association has previously said that Italian agricultural exports are at great risk and related losses could reach 7.500 million euros。
贸促〔2022〕0529号预警信息：Canada releases its Greenhouse Gas Action Plan
3月29日，Environment Canada has released the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada's Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy，It aims to cut emissions by 40 to 45 percent from 2005 levels by 2030,And by 2030，The carbon price will rise from the current C $50 per tonne to C $170 per tonne。In addition, the government of Canada will invest $9.1 billion in new energy industries, including increasing incentives for zero-emission vehicles, providing more favorable tax policies for fossil fuel industries that adopt carbon capture, utilization and storage technology, and working to make Canada's electricity grid cleaner。
贸促〔2022〕0530号预警信息：Poland will introduce legislation to ban imports of Russian coal
On March 29, Polish government spokesman Miller said that the same day the cabinet has passed the relevant draft law that will ban the import of coal from Russia。On the same day, the Polish government also adopted measures to restructure the country's energy policy for the current period to 2040, strengthening its energy security and independence through the implementation of a strategy to diversify its sources of oil and gas。
贸促〔2022〕0531号预警信息：Australia imposed tariffs on goods imported from Russia and Belarus
On March 31, Australia announced that it would impose a 35% tariff on all imports from Russia and Belarus。