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US Democratic election wins set up oversight of trade policy next year

A worker assembles an SUV at a car plant of Li Auto, a major Chinese EV maker, in Changzhou in eastern China's Jiangsu province.

US faces questions as Chinese EVs pressure global markets

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is surrounded by reporters as she arrives for weekly policy meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 11, 2017. With at least a dozen Republicans opposing or challenging parts of the GOP health care bill, including Collins, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he will introduce their reworked health care bill Thursday and begin trying to muscle it through the Senate next week. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Trump's removal of Canada tariffs a test for election-targeted duties

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EU, UK plan closer supply-chain coordination under new trade partnership November 04, 2026 | Louis de Briant and Cynthia Kroet

Steel, electric vehicles and critical technologies would be priorities for a new EU-UK “Trusted Partnership” to strengthen supply chains and limit the impact of trade restrictions on each other, according to a draft summit...(read more)

EU to scrutinize trade partners’ taxes and standards restricting car exports November 04, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

European carmakers facing export barriers will receive stronger backing as the European Commission steps up scrutiny of luxury taxes and standards in its free-trade partners’ markets next year, EU trade commissioner Maroš ...(read more)

Independent verification for greenwashing claims officially dropped by EU Commission November 04, 2026 | Louis de Briant

The European Commission plans to withdraw its proposed Green Claims Directive — which would have required companies to obtain independent verification of environmental claims before communicating them to consumers — accord...(read more)

EU urged to address regulatory barriers facing African exporters by WTO chief November 04, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The EU should examine regulatory barriers facing African exporters and pair preferential market access with investment to help poorer countries develop higher-value industries, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has ...(read more)

EU lawmakers see hope for steadier US trade ties after midterms, warn of tariff risks November 04, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

EU lawmakers welcomed Democratic gains in the US midterm elections, seeing scope for stronger scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and closer trans-Atlantic cooperation. They warned at the same time that op...(read more)

Challenge to Thai, Cambodian solar cells finding dismissed by US trade court as moot November 03, 2026 | Zack Budryk

The US Court of International Trade dismissed as moot a lawsuit from a solar energy trade group against the International Trade Commission's determination that Thai and Cambodian solar cell imports did not materially injur...(read more)

EU Commission eyes ‘geoeconomic deterrence pact’ in 2027 agenda November 03, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

The European Commission plans to work on a “geoeconomic deterrence pact” to strengthen the EU’s response to global economic imbalances, according to its draft 2027 work program seen by MLex. The text gives no details on pa...(read more)

Indonesian exports risk gap in EU tariff preferences before trade deal applies November 03, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

Indonesian exports to the EU risk a gap of several months in preferential tariff treatment between the country’s exit from the Generalized Scheme of Preferences on Jan. 1 and the application of a new bilateral trade agreem...(read more)

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US Democratic election wins set up oversight of trade policy next year November 04, 2026 | Bradley Dress, Zack Budryk

The sweeping Democratic victories in the midterm elections have set the stage for major oversight of the Trump administration's trade policies, potentially curbing the power that the president has wielded since early last ...(read more)

JD.com gave broad behavioral remedy package to gain EU approval for Ceconomy deal November 03, 2026 | Nicholas Hirst

The EU go-ahead for JD.com's acquisition of Ceconomy shows that Chinese companies can gain EU subsidy approval for their European deals. But the ecommerce platform, which is listed internationally, had to give broad conces...(read more)

US faces questions as Chinese EVs pressure global markets October 29, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The US is facing increasing questions on its strategy to combat Chinese electric and hybrid cars surging across the world and pressuring neighboring markets, including in Europe and Canada. The cheap and reliable Chinese e...(read more)

Australia, NZ deals put EU trade and climate pledges under scrutiny October 29, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

Climate commitments are putting pressure on the EU’s trade agenda from opposite directions. Australian opposition politicians want assurances against potential climate-related trade penalties, while an environmental group ...(read more)

Trump's removal of Canada tariffs a test for election-targeted duties October 28, 2026 | Zack Budryk

The Trump administration's lifting of key tariffs on Canada ahead of next week's midterm elections could benefit allies in tight races, but it could also open the administration up to legal arguments that the duties are be...(read more)

Brazil election results hint at continued trade tensions with US October 26, 2026 | Bradley Dress, Zack Budryk

The electoral victory of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva over a US-supported candidate shows tensions over trade and economic issues between Brasilia and Washington are likely to remain or even escalate in th...(read more)

As Russian diesel flows to US, EU holds tough line and preps more sanctions October 23, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Russia's ability to deliver on its new freedom to deliver diesel to the US remains uncertain amid refinery disruptions and bipartisan opposition in Washington. The agreement also raises questions about how the EU can respo...(read more)

EU urge for industry energy relief tests clean investment pledges, experts warn October 22, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Predictable carbon prices, financing and infrastructure matter more to industrial investment than targets alone, business figures and policy experts argue after an EU leaders' summit pushed for competitiveness levers. Revi...(read more)

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Indonesia pushes for deeper Asia-Pacific trade integration, AI-driven growth November 05, 2026
Thai producers file lawsuit against US Commerce shrimp review November 04, 2026
Turkish producer files challenge to US Commerce aluminum foil review November 04, 2026
Indian maritime network sanctioned by US for fraud supporting Iran November 04, 2026
US trade court sets January oral arguments in Canada tariff challenge November 04, 2026
US goods and services deficit fell to $105 billion in September November 04, 2026
US Commerce in preliminary ruling says China dumping CBS imports November 04, 2026
Ukrainian producer, US importer sue USITC over oil pipes order November 04, 2026
EU Commission sets out 2027 agenda focused on competitiveness, simplification November 04, 2026
Indonesia seeks expanded Developing-8 preferential trade agreement November 04, 2026
Indian, Turkish chromium trioxide imports harm industry, USITC says in final vote November 03, 2026
US paper folder producers request anticircumvention review November 03, 2026
JD.com, Ceconomy subsidy review attracts approval of Chinese business group in EU November 03, 2026