>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2022〕1095号预警信息：Thailand launched an anti-dumping sunset review investigation on Chinese-related hot rolled steel plates
On June 20, the Foreign Trade Department of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand issued a notice saying that in response to the application submitted by domestic enterprises on February 9, 2022, the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation of hot rolled steel plates originating in China and Malaysia was launched。The Thai customs codes of the products involved are 72081000020, 72081000030, 72081000040, etc。During the investigation period of the case, anti-dumping duties at the current rate shall be imposed on the products involved in the form of deposit, and the validity period shall not exceed 1 year。The announcement shall take effect the day after its promulgation。
贸促〔2022〕1096号预警信息：India does not implement anti-dumping measures on rubber chemical auxiliaries involved in China
6月23日，India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a statement，Received the Office memo issued by the Ministry of Finance on the same day，The Ministry of Finance has not accepted its affirmative anti-dumping final finding of 30 March 2022 on TDQ, PVI, CBS rubber chemical auxiliaries originating or imported from China, TDQ rubber chemical auxiliaries originating or imported from the European Union, and TDQ rubber chemical auxiliaries originating or imported from Russia，Decided not to impose anti-dumping duties on the products involved in the above countries/regions。
贸促〔2022〕1097号预警信息：Australia to China wind power tower anti-dumping new exporters review final ruling
6月27日，The Australian Anti-dumping Commission issued Notice No. 202/039，The Australian Minister for Industry, Energy and Emission Reduction has approved the final recommendation of the Australian Anti-dumping Committee on the new export review of anti-dumping on wind power towers imported from China，The dumping margin of the Chinese company Chengxi Shipbuilding Repair Co., Ltd. is -5.1%, the provisional effective dumping tax rate is 0.0%。The product in question has the Australian Customs code 7308.20.00.03、7308.20.00.04、7308.90.00.52等。
贸促〔2022〕1098号预警信息：Us senators sent a letter to the US Department of Commerce calling for imports from ChinaN95 masks and meltblow raw materials launched a double reverse investigation
On June 23, US Senators Tammy Baldwin and Mike Braun sent a letter to US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raymundo calling on the US Department of Commerce to initiate its own anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into imports of respirator masks, melt-blown materials and other disposable medical equipment from China。The senators said in the letter that Chinese-made products, including face masks such as N95 respirators and single-use devices for joint replacements, are being sold into the US market at prices below the cost of production。In addition, China's exporters often receive subsidies from China's national and provincial governments, allowing them to lower costs and prices to levels where U.S. companies cannot compete。
贸促〔2022〕1099号预警信息：USA releases on refrigerator filters and their componentsFinal ruling on Section 337
On June 28, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a notice announcing the final ruling of Part 337 on certain refrigerator filters and their components (Investigation code: 337-TA-1290) : The preliminary ruling made by the Administrative Judge in this case on April 7, 2022 (No.22) No review, that is, the four U.S. companies named as defendants are default defendants。Zhejiang, China Zhang Ping d/b/a ICE Water Filter, of Dongyang, China Jiangsu Angtrans Environmental Protection Technology Co., LTD., China Shanxi Liu Qi d/b/a LQQY, Several companies, including of Lishi, were named as defendants。
贸促〔2022〕1100号预警信息：South Korea reported that China's export mugs were unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, due to the detection of cadmium, the South Korean Jingin Agency (airport) notified that the Chinese export mug was unqualified。In Korea, the cadmium content in such products should be maintained at0.Below 07mg/L。
贸促〔2022〕1101号预警信息：Japan notified China's export of polylactic acid material food utensils unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, due to the unqualified material specifications of the product tested, the quarantine office in Osaka, Japan, notified that China's export of polylactic acid material eating utensils were unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1102号预警信息：Japan reports that Chinese exports of squid soup noodles are unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, due to the total number of bacteria detected in the product exceeded the standard, Japan's Tokyo Quarantine Office notified that China's export of squid soup noodles was unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1103号预警信息：Poland reported that the export of gymnastics balls from China was unqualified
On June 25, according to the official website of the European Union's non-food Rapid Warning System (RAPEX), Poland notified that China's export of Sinsay gymnastics balls (model: 4516K-39X-ONE, 4516K-65X-ONE) was unqualified。This product contains excessive amounts of DIBP, which may be harmful to health and does not meet the requirements of the EU REACH regulation。Alarm number A12/00913/22。
贸促〔2022〕1104号预警信息：Germany reports that China's export of toy guns is unqualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (According to the official website of RAPEX, Germany notified that China's export of toy guns was unqualified。This product contains small parts that are easy to fall off (arrow suckers), which can be ingested by children and lead to suffocation, and does not meet the requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1。Alarm number A12/00911/22。
贸促〔2022〕1105号预警信息：South Korea reported that China's export of coffee machines were unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration, due to the product detection of nickel exceeded the standard, the South Korean Jingin Department notified that the Chinese export coffee machine was unqualified。In Korea, the nickel content in such products should be maintained at0.Less than 1mg/L。
贸促〔2022〕1106号预警信息：South Korea has notified China of defective frozen cabbage exports
Recently, according to the official website of the Korean Food and Drug Administration, due to the product test of benzazine ketone exceeded the standard, the South Korean Jingin Department (Pyeongtaek) notified that China's export of frozen cabbage was unqualified。In Korea, the nickel content in such products should be maintained at0.Less than 01mg/kg。
贸促〔2022〕1107号预警信息：Japan reported that China's export of melamine resin food utensils unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, due to the unqualified material specifications of the products tested and the excessive formaldehyde, the Osaka Quarantine Office in Japan notified that China's export of melamine resin food utensils were unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1108号预警信息：Japan notifies China of unqualified milled rice exports
Recently, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, because the product has been detected mold, deterioration and corruption, Japan's Otaru Quarantine Office notified that China's export of white rice is unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕1109号预警信息：Czech Republic notified China's export of electric toy cars unqualified
On June 25, according to the official website of the European Union's non-food Rapid Warning System (RAPEX), the Czech Republic notified that China's export of electric toy cars (model: HCH417) was unqualified。The lead content in the solder joints of this product is excessive and harmful to the environment and does not meet the requirements of the European Union's Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS 2 Directive)。Alarm number A12/00921/22。
贸促〔2022〕1110号预警信息：Lithuania reported that the export of cosmetic masks from China was unqualified
On June 28, according to the official website of the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Lithuania notified that the export of Sence beauty cosmetic mask (model: C1680101) from China was unqualified。This product contains BMHCA, which may cause skin irritation and harm the health of the user, and does not meet the requirements of the European Union Cosmetic Regulation。Alarm number A12/00923/22。
贸促〔2022〕1111号预警信息：South Korea has issued an import inspection order for Chinese buckwheat
On June 28, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety issued an inspection directive on the import of buckwheat from China。Inspected: TPFTZ AIXIN FOODSTUFFS CO., China., LTD.Buckwheat exported by the company;Check items: total aflatoxin, ochratoxin A, zearalenone, deoxynivalenol。
贸促〔2022〕1112号预警信息：Germany reports that Chinese bamboo shoots are not up to standard
On June 28, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, Germany notified China that the export of bamboo shoots was unqualified due to the detection of foreign objects (glass fragments) in the product。The type of notification is the Attention Notification and the alert number is 2022.3753。
贸促〔2022〕1113号预警信息：Italy reports that fresh lychees exported from China are unqualified
On June 28, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, Italy notified that fresh litchi exported from China was unqualified due to excessive pesticide residues detected in the products。The type of notification is the Attention Notification and the alert number is 2022.3754。
贸促〔2022〕1114号预警信息：Ireland notified China's export of disposable e-cigarettes unqualified
On June 27, according to the official website of the European Union's non-food Rapid Warning System (RAPEX), Ireland notified that China's export of Trefoil disposable electronic cigarettes (models: Menthol, Peach, Banana, Blueberry, etc.) was not eligible。The product contains nicotine, which may harm the health of the user;There is also a lack of product information labelling, which does not comply with the requirements of the EU Tobacco Products Directive。Alarm number A12/00919/22。
贸促〔2022〕1115号预警信息：Lithuania notified that disposable inhalers exported from China were unqualified
6月27日，According to the website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX)，Lithuania notified that the export of PUFF disposable inhalers (PUFF ENERGY BANANA ICE, COFFEE, RED BULL, STRAWBERRY ICE) from China was unqualified。The product contains nicotine, which may harm the health of the user;There is also a lack of product information labelling, which does not comply with the requirements of the EU Tobacco Products Directive。Alarm number A12/00918/22。
>>商务部调查通告
Ministry of Commerce on imported carbon steel fasteners originating in the EU and the UK
Announcement of final review decision on anti-dumping measures
6月28日，The Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 17 of 2022，If the anti-dumping measures are terminated，The likelihood that dumping of imported carbon steel fasteners originating in the EU and the UK will continue or recur，The possibility of continuing or reoccurring damage to China's carbon steel fastener industry was investigated，And in accordance with the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the "Anti-dumping Regulations") article 48 to make a review ruling。In accordance with Article 50 of the Anti-dumping Regulations，On the basis of the investigation results, the Ministry of Commerce put forward proposals to the Customs Tariff Commission of The State Council for the continued implementation of anti-dumping measures，The Tariff Commission of The State Council shall make a decision on the recommendation of the Ministry of Commerce，As of June 29, 2022，Anti-dumping duties will continue to be imposed on imports of carbon steel fasteners originating in the EU and the UK，The implementation period is 5 years。This product belongs to the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (2022) 73181200, 73181400, 73181510, etc。Product name under investigation: Carbon steel fasteners, including wood screws, self-tapping screws, screws and bolts and washers;Excluding nuts and fasteners used for maintenance and repair of civil aircraft。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2022〕1116号预警信息：德国 The G7 summit in Bavaria was met with mass rallies and security measures, including road restrictions and border controls, continued into July
From June 26 to 28, the 48th Group of Seven (G7) summit was held in the Alpine town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany。On June 25 and 26, various protest rallies and marches were held in and around Munich, the capital of Bavaria, to boycott the G7 and urge it to take action as soon as possible to deal with the epidemic, climate change and other issues. Thousands of people participated。On 22 June, the power supply in Bavaria was damaged but has since been repaired, and eight police cars were attacked by arson in Munich。The authorities said temporary border controls on land, sea and air Schengen borders would be imposed until July 3, with an increased police presence in the state, and roads between downtown Munich and Munich airport would be affected until July 28。
All locations in Germany are recommended，Especially the capital Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Dresden and other central cities，Chinese and overseas personnel in the recent sensitive period and the next few months，Should be vigilant，Pay attention to safety precautions，Reduce the time spent in crowded places such as political party facilities, religious facilities such as synagogues, public squares, public transportation systems, and transportation hubs;Avoid high-risk areas such as Muslim immigrant communities, refugee settlements, ethnic conflict zones, and slums，Avoid talking about religious, ethnic, social, and politically sensitive topics，To protect against terrorist attacks or police action。At the same time, you should strictly follow the relevant bans of the German military police department, the health department and the local government, and follow the latest instructions issued by the authorities。
贸促〔2022〕1117号预警信息：Spain Anti-nato rallies in Madrid have threatened to disrupt the NATO summit, civil society anti-abortion marches have denounced amendments to the law, and there have been large-scale cross-border clashes in the enclave bordering Morocco
On June 29 and 30, the Spanish capital of Madrid, the Madrid Exhibition Center is scheduled to hold a NATO summit, the authorities will strengthen security measures against demonstrations and rallies。On 29 June, activists in Madrid planned to hold two anti-NATO, pro-demilitarization demonstrations at 10:00 and 20:00, but both were banned by authorities in the capital。On June 25, the Spanish National Peace Forum held a peace Promotion conference in Madrid to oppose NATO expansion。On June 26, a number of civil society groups held an anti-abortion march in Madrid to denounce the recent amendment to Spain's abortion law。In addition, on June 24, Spain's North African enclave of Melilla saw a large-scale refugee crossing, with about 2,000 people trying to sneak across the Moroccan border, causing many casualties。
Recommended locations throughout Spain，Especially the capitals of Madrid and Barcelona，And other major cities in the autonomous region of Catalonia，Employees of Chinese enterprises in the recent sensitive period，We should attach great importance to and strictly implement relevant prevention and control measures，Avoid related legal risks;Reduce the time spent in crowded public places such as assembly places, ethnic and racial mixed places, religious places, festival venues, government and military and police service facilities, open-air markets, large and medium-sized bus transit hubs, hotels frequented by Westerners, large shopping centers, high-end restaurants, etc，Respect local religious and cultural practices，Avoid talking about ethnically, socially, or politically sensitive topics，Protect against influence。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2022〕1118号预警信息：The export of Vietnam's textile and garment industry is improving but still faces many challenges
Recently, the Vietnam Textile and Garment Association and the International Cotton Association of the United States jointly held a seminar on sustainable cotton supply chain。Delegates at the conference said that althoughTextile and garment export performance in the first half of 2022 is good, but it is expected that in the second half of the year, both the market and the supply chain will face many challenges。
贸促〔2022〕1119号预警信息：德国Business sentiment fell in June from the previous month
Iffer Institute for Economic ResearchData released on June 24 showed that the German business climate index in June was 93 from the previous month, affected by the risk of natural gas shortages.Zero points down to 92.3点。According to the data, of the four indicators that constitute the business climate index, two indicators of manufacturing and trade fell significantly from the previous month, while the service industry and construction industry rose from the previous month。
贸促〔2022〕1120号预警信息：Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor has expanded cooperation with foreign countries
Recently, a spokesperson for the Thai State Council said that the Office of the Policy Committee of the Eastern Economic Corridor has expanded cooperation with advanced private sectors abroad to jointly enhance national competitiveness and achieve stability, prosperity and sustainable development。More recently, the private sector in Switzerland and South Korea has been linked to the Eastern Economic Corridor(EEC) strengthen cooperation to develop human resources skills in the areas of healthcare and smart industrial parks in the EEC region。
贸促〔2022〕1121号预警信息：The EU issued a final ruling on the review of safeguard measures for steel products
On June 24, the European Commission issued a final ruling on the review of safeguard measures for imported steel products。From July 1, 2022, the annual rate of relaxation of steel import quotas will be increased from 3% to 4%;At the same time, the ruling assessed the impact of changes to the US Section 232, and concluded that the US Section 232 does not affect the EU's implementation of steel safeguards, nor does it change the basis for its assessment of trade diversion risks。The Commission still maintains a quota management system that combines quarterly management, country quotas and surplus quotas。The measure is valid until June 30, 2024。
贸促〔2022〕1122号预警信息：Issued by the Ministry of Economy of CameroonEconomic operation data for 2021
Recently, the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Territorial Remediation of Cameroon issued the"Cameroon Economic Report 2021。Cameroon's economy will grow by 3.5%, up from zero in 2020.5%, achieving a "V" shape of the economy。Overall, the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the economy is not as large as expected, if there is no major external shock, it is expected that the economic growth will accelerate in 2022, not less than 4%。In 2021, the primary, secondary and tertiary industries will respectively grow by 4.6%、2.9%和3.6%, with an inflation rate of 2.3%。