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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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US producers petition for duties on shopping carts from China October 30, 2026 | Bradley Dress

A coalition of US producers has petitioned the Commerce Department and the International Trade Commission for antidumping and antisubsidy duties on shopping carts from China.

US trade court affirms Commerce in solar cells review October 30, 2026 | Zack Budryk

The US Court of International Trade upheld the results of the US Department of Commerce’s administrative review of antidumping duty orders for Chinese photovoltaic cells after three earlier remands.

EU parcel-handling fee, product ID rules take effect on Nov. 1 October 30, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

Online sellers and platforms shipping goods directly to EU consumers will, from Sunday, face a €2 handling fee per parcel and mandatory product identifiers. The charge applies regardless of value, will cover c... (more story)

Commission electricity reforms face legal, political pushback from EU governments October 29, 2026 | Louis de Briant

Proposed EU requirements preventing electricity from being taxed more heavily than gas faced government opposition Thursday, with several countries arguing that the measures require unanimous approval under a ... (more story)

EU ministers debate grid-tariff powers, discuss renewable energy targets October 29, 2026 | Louis de Briant

National regulators should not act in isolation, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said Thursday, defending proposed powers over electricity network charges as governments seek greater national discretion. ... (more story)

China warns of action over US import restrictions on BGI genomics companies October 29, 2026 | MLex Staff

China on Thursday warned that it will take necessary measures to defend its interests after the US added three Chinese genomics companies — BGI Group, BGI Genomics and MGI Tech — to a forced-labor entity list.... (more story)

US trade court backs Commerce in steel plate ruling October 28, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The US Court of International Trade on Tuesday upheld the Commerce Department's July remand of an antisubsidy order on certain carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate from South Korea.

EU governments edge closer to deal on foreign investment rules in industry plan October 28, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet

EU governments are moving closer to an agreement on the Industrial Accelerator Act’s foreign investment rules, backing changes to the sectors covered and safeguards on future expansion, MLex has learned. Divis... (more story)

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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 relia... (more story)

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 environ... (more story)

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 ... (more story)

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 e... (more story)

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... (more story)

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... (more story)

China's proposed export curbs balance AI edge with global reach October 22, 2026 | MLex Staff

China’s proposed technology-export restrictions expose a tension in the country's ambitions as a technology power: Beijing wants to retain control over innovations underpinning its industrial strength while pr... (more story)

Beijing targets production know-how as tariffs push factories abroad October 21, 2026 | MLex Staff

China's proposed technology export restrictions could complicate the global expansion of its manufacturers as foreign trade barriers and industrial policies push production abroad. By targeting advanced manufa... (more story)

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USITC unanimously votes to continue pizza boxes case October 30, 2026
US adds three Chinese genomics companies to Uyghur forced labor entity list October 30, 2026
Digital trade, competition ties deepen under new EU-Canada alliance October 30, 2026
US trade court says all importers with protests eligible for IEEPA refunds October 30, 2026
Drug-pricing pressure from US warrants EU anti-coercion response, Belgian minister says October 30, 2026
Cellulose ether imports from China, S.Korea registered by EU Commission October 30, 2026
EU imposes duties of up to 48.1% on Chinese PET spunbond October 30, 2026
EU registers steel-rope imports from Turkey, India, Thailand October 30, 2026
EU duties on Chinese molybdenum wire set to expire in July 2027 October 30, 2026
Hybrid-vehicle-imports safeguard probe opened by EU Commission October 30, 2026
EU governments seek changes to electricity grid charges, post-2030 energy targets October 29, 2026
US, Finland announce MOU on quantum cryptographic standards, cybersecurity exports October 29, 2026
EU lawmakers urge broader China trade commitments following hybrid-car deal October 29, 2026