>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2023〕0095号预警信息：Turkey made the second anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on Chinese base metal welding wire
February 28, 2023，The Ministry of Trade of Turkey issued Notice No. 2023/9，The second Anti-dumping Sunset Review of base metal welding wires originating in China (Turkish: adi metallerden ici doldurulmu teller (elektrikli ark kayna yapmak icin) was made positive and final，Continue to impose anti-dumping duties on the involved enterprises on a CIF basis，其中，The Shanghai Lincoln Electric Co., LTD., Ltd.) and Super Tech Co., Ltd.All applicable 21.12% anti-dumping duty, applicable to other Chinese enterprises 28.87% anti-dumping duty。The product's Turkish tax code is 8311.20.00.00.00。The measures will take effect from the date of the announcement and will be valid for 5 years。
贸促〔2023〕0096号预警信息：Argentina made a negative anti-dumping final ruling on Chinese vacuum cleaners
March 2, 2023，The Ministry of Economy of Argentina has issued Proclamation No. 201 for 2023，Aspiradoras, a vacuum cleaner originally made in China, con motor electrico incorporado, de potencia inferior o igual a 2.500 W y de capacidad del deposito o bolsa para el polvo inferior o igual a 35 l, excepto aquellas capaces de funcionar sin fuente externa de energía y las diseñadas para conectarse al sistema eléctrico de vehículos automóviles）作出反倾销否定性终裁，Because the output of the applicant during the investigation period does not meet the requirements of industry representation，There is scant evidence of material damage to Argentina's domestic industry，Decided to terminate the anti-dumping investigation，No anti-dumping duties are imposed。The product in question is a vacuum cleaner with a power of 2500 watts or less, a dust bag or a dust container of 35 liters or less, and a built-in motor, referred to MERCOsur tax number 8508.11.00和8508.19.Products under item 00, excluding vacuum cleaners capable of operating without an external power source and vacuum cleaners designed to connect to the electrical systems of motor vehicles。The announcement shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。
贸促〔2023〕0097号预警信息：Eurasian Economic Union China cold rolled seamless stainless steel pipe launched anti-dumping situation change review investigation
March 3, 2023，The Department of Internal Market Protection of the Eurasian Economic Commission issued Notice No. 2023/354/AD11R3，At the request of EAEU enterprises，For cold rolled seamless stainless steel pipe from China (Russian: х о л о д н о д е ф о р м и р о kind guide а н н а second б е с ш о kind guide н а second т р б а) initiated when the situation change review，Review the need to adjust the existing anti-dumping duties。The tax codes of the products involved are 7304 41 000 5 and 7304 41 000 8。The interested parties shall register the response within 25 days of the announcement, submit the hearing application within 45 days, and submit the case comments and evidentiary materials within 60 days。
贸促〔2023〕0098号预警信息：Eurasian Economic Union China cold rolled seamless stainless steel pipe launched anti-dumping sunset review investigation
March 6, 2023，The Department of Internal Market Protection of the Eurasian Economic Commission issued Notice No. 2023/355/AD11R4，At the request of EAEU enterprises，For cold rolled seamless stainless steel pipe from China (Russian: х о л о д н о д е ф о р м и р о kind guide а н н а second б е с ш о kind guide н а second т р б а) launched the sunset anti-dumping review of investigation for the second time。The tax codes of the products involved are 7304 41 000 5 and 7304 41 000 8。
贸促〔2023〕0099号预警信息：The United Kingdom has made a final review of the double-reverse transition of the fatigue resistant concrete reinforcement of China Gao
March 1, 2023，The UK Trade Remedy Agency (TRA) has issued an announcement，The interim anti-dumping review on High Fatigue Performance Steel ConcreteReinforcement Bars originating in China is final，Jiangyin Ruihe Metal Products Co., LTD., Ltd, Jiangyin) and Jiangyin Xicheng Steel Co., LTD., Ltd, Jiangyin) and anti-dumping duty rate of 18.4%, Jiangsu Lianfeng Industrial Co., LTD.Jiangsu Yonggang Group Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Yonggang Group Co., LTD..Zhangjiagang Hongchang High Wires Co., Ltd, Zhangjiagang.Zhangjiagang Shatai Steel Co., Ltd,Zhangjiagang Shatai Steel Co., Ltd, Zhangjiagang) and other Chinese enterprises anti-dumping tax rate of 22.5%。The UK customs codes of the products involved are 7214200010, 7228302010, 7228304110, 7228304910, 7228306110, 7228306910, 7228307010 and 7228308910。The dumping investigation period is from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, and the damage investigation period is from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2021。
贸促〔2023〕0100号预警信息：美国ITC publishes Part 337 Final decision on Elevated flower beds and their components
February 27, 2023，The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a notice saying，For Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof，Investigation Code: 337-TA-1334) Final decision of Part 337: Preliminary decision of the Administrative Judge of the case made on 30 January 2023 (No.9) No review, that is, termination of the listed defendant Utopban International Trading Co., based on the withdrawal of the applicant., Ltd., d/b/a Vegega of Rosemead, CA。Huizhou Green Giant Technology Co., Guangdong, China., Ltd. Huizhou Green Giant Technology Co., LTD., USA Utopban International Trading Co., LTD., Ltd., d/b/a Vegega of Rosemead, CA, Utopban Limited of Hong Kong, China, The Hydro Source Inc., d/b/a Forever Garden Beds of El Monte, CA, VegHerb, LLC, d/b/a Frame It All of Cary, NC, USA, are named defendants。
贸促〔2023〕0101号预警信息：美国The ITC officially initiated a Section 337 investigation into General purpose Golf Club body and club head connection adapters, their components and downstream products
March 3, 2023，The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to impose Certain Universal Golf Club Shaft and Golf Club Head Connection Adaptors and their components and downstream products, Certain Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same) Initiate Survey 337 (Survey code: 337-TA-1354)。Top Golf Equipment Co, Guangdong, China. Limited d/b/a All-Fit Golf, Volf Sports Co, Guangdong, China. LTD, China, China WoFu(Shenzhen)Sports Goods Co. LTD, China., Ltd.China Wolf (Shenzhen) Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. is listed as a defendant。
贸促〔2023〕0102号预警信息：Canada has extended a recall of Chinese-made snow blowers
On February 28, 2023, Health Canada announced an expanded recall of snow blowers made in China。The expanded recall is for Yardworks 15 amp electric Rope snow blowers with 22-inch units and lot numbers located on the back of the product。Information about the recalled products is as follows: Product number 060-0583，The UPC code is 846325003919，Batch numbers are 53019, 13619, 53719, 24119, 24219, 32920, 53220, 53420, 53520, 53620 and 44520。When the product is exposed below -20 ° C, the power cord may become brittle and break, causing a risk of electric shock。
The recalled products are inSold in Canada from March 2019 to December 2021, approximately 25,400 units were sold。As of February 10, 2023, 11 reports of brittle and broken power lines have been received, and no injuries have been reported。
Health Canada recommends that use of this product be discontinued immediately and that the product be returned to any of the followingCanadian Tire Store for a refund。
贸促〔2023〕0103号预警信息：The United States and Canada have issued recalls of Chinese-made office chairs
On March 2, 2023, the U.S. CPSC and Health Canada announced a recall of Chinese-made office chairs。The recalled products are office chairs。The product comes with a round seat attached to an adjustable metal bracket and five wheels, with a cushioned horizontal oval back。The recalled products were sold in white, black, gray, floral colors, pink, orange, navy blue, light blue, brown, mint and cream。Cushion surface is velvet, linen, imitation lamb or artificial leather fabric。The tag on the product is printed with one of the following model numbers: GT646, GT646A, GT646AA, GT646AB, GT646AABO。On the label under the seat is printed "ANJI GUOTAI Furniture Co. Ltd."And" Made in China"。When the consumer sits on the product, the back of the product may break or detach from the seat base, creating a risk of falling。
The recalled products are inSold in the United States from June 2019 to December 2022 and in Canada from May 2019 to April 2021, approximately 81,700 copies were sold in the United States and approximately 1,144 copies were sold in Canada for approximately $60- $70。To date, 12 reports have been received in the United States of consumers sitting on chairs in stores with the back of the chair broken or removed from the seat base, including 10 reports of injuries including contusions, strains, numbness, bruising and one report of a concussion.No accidents or injuries were reported in Canada。
美国CPSC and Health Canada recommend that the use of this product be immediately discontinued and that the recalled product be returned to any Marshalls, T.J.Maxx, HomeGoods, or Homesense stores for a full refund。
贸促〔2023〕0104号预警信息：The US has issued a recall of children's bamboo dinner plates made in China
On March 2, 2023, the CPSC announced a recall of children's bamboo dinner plates made in China。The recall involves Primark's bamboo plates。产品以兔子、熊、小熊维尼和彩虹的形状出售。The following numbers are printed on the package: 6041901, 7981401, 8096001 and 8096002。The high levels of lead and formaldehyde in the products pose a danger of poisoning if ingested by children and can lead to adverse health problems。
The recalled products are inSold in the United States from October 2021 to August 2022, about 1,665 units were sold for about $8。So far, no accidents or casualties have been reported。
The CPSC recommends that use of the product should be stopped immediately and that it be returned to a Primark store for a full refund。
贸促〔2023〕0105号预警信息：The US has issued a recall of lithium-ion batteries made in China
On March 2, 2023, the CPSC announced a recall of Chinese-made lithium-ion batteries。The recall involves a specific batch of RELiON InSight Series 48V lithium-ion batteries，The model is 48V030-GC2，The serial number range is RB48300020210314057-RB48300020210314729, RB48300020210330001-RB48300020210330715, and RB48300020210507012-RB48300020221016550。The serial number of the recalled product can be found on the label on the side of the battery, and the intended uses include, but are not limited to, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and utility all-terrain vehicles (UTVs).。The product may overheat, posing a risk of burns and fire。
The recalled products are inSold in the United States from May 2021 to November 2022, approximately 7,250 units were sold for approximately $1,350。So far, five reports of batteries overheating have been received, and no injuries have been reported。
The CPSC recommends that use of the product should be discontinued immediately and that RELiON Battery be contacted for a free repair。
贸促〔2023〕0106号预警信息：The United States has issued a recall of children's pajamas made in China
On March 2, 2023, the CPSC announced a recall of children's pajamas made in China。The recall involves Smoked Runway's Classic Whimsy brand of children's pajamas，The batch numbers are QH2022124, QH2021093, QH2021255, QH2021041, QH2020311, QH2021371, CLW10028, QH2021372, QH2020195, QH2022085, QH2021097, QH2021246, QH2020284, QH2021215, QH2021182, CLW8402, QH2021028, CLW4838 and CLW7022。Pajamas made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex are sold in patterns such as pink rose, pink Santa, Birthday Girl, Unicorn, pumpkin Toile, pink bear, pink Benny Bunny and red plaid bows;Gowns made from 95% cotton and 5% spandex are sold in patterns such as pink Bunny Peeps, Royal blue, Birthday, storybook bunny, bow and Bunny Dreams;Homewear styles made of 95 percent cotton and 5 percent spandex are sold with bows and Christmas cheer patterns;Made of 100% cotton, the men's homewear style is sold in a pattern of green and blue checks。All of the recalled products are in the size range of children aged 12 months to 10 years。The white label on the neck is printed with "Classic Whimsy", "Made in China", size and lot number。The product does not meet the flammability standard of children's pajamas and poses a risk of burns to children。
The recalled products are inSold in the United States from January 2021 to November 2022, about 7,200 units were sold for about $10- $35。So far, no accidents or casualties have been reported。
CPSC recommends that use of this product should be stopped immediately, contact Smocked Runway Inc. to find out how to receive pre-paid postage and return the pajamas for a full refund of the original payment method or store credit for the original purchase price。
>>Global economic and trade trends
贸促〔2023〕0107号预警信息：Economy of SwedenGrowth of 2 in 2022.4%
Sweden's gross domestic product contracted in the fourth quarter of last year compared with the previous quarter, according to data released by the Central Statistics office0.9%, an increase of 2% for the year.4%。The data showed that although the Swedish economy grew throughout last year, exports fell by 1% in the fourth quarter compared with the third quarter, and imports fell by 1%.1%。In addition, Swedish household consumption fell by 0.0% in the fourth quarter compared with the previous quarter.Household real disposable income fell by 2%.7%。The market is generally pessimistic about Sweden's economic prospects this year, with several commercial banks expecting the Swedish economy to shrink by more than 1% in 2023。The European Commission's winter economic forecast predicted that Sweden's economy would shrink by 0.0% this year.8%, making it the only EU country to see its economy shrink。
贸促〔2023〕0108号预警信息：Korea s international trade balance is continuing12 months in the red
Recently, according to the latest statistics released by the Korean government,South Korea's exports fell by 7% in February from a year earlier.At the same time, imports increased by 3% year on year.Korea's international trade balance has been in deficit for 12 consecutive months。It is reported that the main factors affecting Korea s trade balance are the decrease in exports of semiconductor products due to falling prices and the increase in imports of energy products。It is the first time in 25 years that Korea has recorded a one-year trade deficit since January 1995 to May 1997。The analysis pointed out that due to the long-term impact of the international situation and global economic trends, South Korea's international trade deficit may continue in the short term。