>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2021〕0474号预警信息：India launched the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on Chinese wire rod
7月28日，India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a statement，At the request of India Steel Association，The first anti-dumping sunset review of Wire Rod of Alloy or Non-alloy Steel originating in or imported from China was initiated。The dumping investigation period in this case is from October 1, 2019 to March 31, 2021 (18 months), and the damage investigation period is from April 2017 to March 2018, from April 2018 to March 2019, from April 2019 to March 2020 and the dumping investigation period。The case involves products under Indian Customs Codes 7213 and 7227。The products under investigation do not include wire rods (commonly known as rebar or rebar) under tax number 72131090 with dents, flanges, grooves and other deformation caused by rolling process, stainless steel rods under tax number 7221, and high-speed steel rods under tax number 72271000。Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the current COVID-19 outbreak, interested parties should send an email to adg12-dgtr@gov within 30 days from the date of filing.in, adv13-dgtr@gov.in, jd12-dgtr@gov.in and jd14-dgtr@gov.in) to submit relevant information to the investigating authorities。
贸促〔2021〕0475号预警信息：The EU launched the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on Hua aspartame
On July 29, the European Commission issued a notice to the EU's only aspartame producer, HSWT France S.A.S.The application, filed on April 26, 2021, initiates the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation against Aspartame originating in China。The EU CN (Combined Nomenclature) code of the product in question is ex 2924 29 70 (TARIC code is 2924 29 70 05).。The dumping investigation period in this case is from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, and the damage analysis period is from January 1, 2018 - the end of the dumping investigation period。
贸促〔2021〕0476号预警信息：Turkey launched the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on China-related seamless steel pipes
7月30日，The Ministry of Trade of Turkey issued Notice No. 2021/40，At the request of Turkish producers，Initiated the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on seamless steel pipes originating in China (Turkish: demir (dokme demir haric) ve celikten diki siz cekme borular)。The products involved do not include cast iron steel pipes, and the case involves Turkish tax number 73.Products under item 04。Stakeholders should submit questionnaires within 37 days of the announcement。Contact information of the investigation agency (Ministry of Trade of Turkey) : 90 312 204 75 00, E-mail address of enterprises and associations in Turkey: ticaretbakanligi@hs01.kep.tr, enterprises and associations outside Turkey can be contacted at ithebys@ticaret.gov.tr。
贸促〔2021〕0477号预警信息：The United States International Trade Commission made the third anti-dumping sunset review of the industrial damage of the China-related ironing clothes rack and its parts
7月30日，The US International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to impose a ban on clothes irons and parts imported from China (Floor-Standing),Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof) made the third anti-dumping sunset review of industrial damage affirmative final ruling: if the current anti-dumping measures are cancelled，Within a reasonably foreseeable period，The material damage to the domestic industry caused by the import of the products in question may continue or recur。According to the final ruling, the existing anti-dumping measures in this case continue to be effective。In the ruling, all five ITC commissioners voted yes。
贸促〔2021〕0478号预警信息：Argentina made the second anti-dumping sunset review final ruling on China-related terminals
7月30日，The Ministry of Production Development of Argentina has published in the Official Gazette of Argentina Bulletin No. 425 of 2021，For terminals originating in China and Germany (Spanish:Bornes de conexion electrica para seccion de cable de hasta TREINTA Y CINCO MILIMETROS CUADRADOS (35mm²), aptos para ser montados en riel DIN, definicion que incluye bornes de paso, de puesta a tierra, de neutro, portafusibles, seccionables a correderas y seccionables a cuchilla) made the second anti-dumping sunset review affirmative final ruling，Decides to maintain the anti-dumping measures established by Announcement No. 987 of 2015，Continue to impose a 208% anti-dumping duty on Chinese terminals;A 138% anti-dumping duty was imposed on the German products involved (including the German company WEIDMULLERINTERFACE GMBH) & CO. KG.And PHOENIX CONTACTGMBH & CO. KG.Of the products involved)。This case involves Mercosur Customs Code 8536.10.00、8536.50.90和8536.90.Products under item 90。The announcement shall take effect from the date of promulgation and be valid for five years。
贸促〔2021〕0479号预警信息：The United States launched the second double reverse sunset review investigation on the narrow ribbon woven edge in China
8月2日，The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued an announcement，The second anti-dumping sunset review investigation on Narrow Woven Ribbons with Woven Selvedge imported from China and Taiwan of China was launched，Launched the second anti-subsidy sunset review investigation on the narrow ribbon with woven edge imported from China。At the same time, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) launched a double-reverse sunset review of the industrial damage investigation in this case to examine whether the material damage caused by the import of the products involved to the domestic industry in the United States will continue or occur again within a reasonably foreseeable period if the current double-reverse measures are cancelled。Interested parties should register their responses with the U.S. Department of Commerce within 10 days of the date of this announcement。Stakeholders should submit their responses to the U.S. International Trade Commission by September 1, 2021, and their comments on the adequacy of the response to the case to the U.S. International Trade Commission no later than October 15, 2021。
贸促〔2021〕0480号预警信息：Us recalls Chinese recliners
On August 4, the US Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of True Living recliners made in China。The recalled products are white frame, pure blue or pure green fabric, and the receipt has UPC 430001047344。The product may accidentally collapse, causing fingers to get caught in it, risking amputations, lacerations, and splints to consumers。To date, there have been three reports of finger amputations or lacerations resulting from the collapse of recliners。The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Dollar General to receive a full refund。
贸促〔2021〕0481号预警信息：Canada recalls fireplaces made in China
On August 5, Health Canada announced a recall of Model 520 fireplaces made by Combi Inc in China。The recalled products are 6 in diameter.5 inches, depth 6.5 inches, height 5 inches, black, blue, red, green, UPC 752370052218 (blue), 752370052058 (black), 752370052225 (red), or 752370052232 (green)。The product may cause fire or flame ejection, posing a risk of injury or death to the consumer。As of 20 July 2021, no accidents or injuries have been reported。Health Canada advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and contact Combi Inc。
贸促〔2021〕0482号预警信息：Canada has issued a recall of Chinese-made shaving toys
On August 6, Health Canada announced a recall of Chinese-made shaving toy sets。The recall includes seven types of wooden accessories。The toys are safe, but the bags have chemical hazards, do not meet the regulations on phthalates, the content exceeds the permitted limit, and there is a risk of reproductive and developmental abnormalities in young children。As of 26 July 2021, no accidents or injuries have been reported。Health Canada advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and discard it。
贸促〔2021〕0483号预警信息：Canada recalls magnet toys made in China
On August 6, Health Canada announced a recall of magnet toy sets made in China。The recall includes 12 units with product number KW9600, part number MC3112 and UPC 7 6853723112 9。After sampling by Health Canada, it was found that the product did not meet the requirements of the toy regulations for magnetic force。If children accidentally swallow, it will cause very serious consequences。As of August 3, 2021, no accidents or injuries have been reported。Health Canada advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund。
贸促〔2021〕0484号预警信息：Spain reported that China's export of tableware is not qualified
On July 28, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, due to the detection of unauthorized use of bamboo, Spain notified China's export tableware unqualified, the current sales of the product is limited to the notification country, has taken delisted processing。The type of notification is Subsequent Information Notification and the number is 2021.3984。
贸促〔2021〕0485号预警信息：The Netherlands reported that China's export of five-spice powder was unqualified
On August 6, according to the European Union Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), the detection of benzo (a) pyrene (23.8 µg/kg), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (109.1 µg/kg), the Netherlands notified that China's export of five-spice powder was unqualified, the product has not yet been put on the market, and has been destroyed。The type of notification is the Attention Notification and the number is 2021.4203。
>>商务部调查通告
Applicable to imported oriented electrical steel originating in Japan, South Korea and the European Union
Announcement on initiation of final review investigation of anti-dumping measures
On July 23, the Ministry of Commerce announced that since the date of this announcement, the Ministry of Commerce has conducted a final review investigation of the anti-dumping measures applied to imports of oriented electrical steel originating in Japan, South Korea and the European Union。The dumping investigation period of this review is from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, and the industry injury investigation period is from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020。The product scope of the review is consistent with the product scope announced by the Ministry of Commerce No. 33 in 2016, and the product is classified under the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China: 72251100 and 72261100。The review investigates whether the termination of anti-dumping measures on imports of oriented electrical steel originating in Japan, the Republic of Korea and the European Union is likely to result in the continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury。Interested parties may, within 20 days from the date of this announcement, register with the Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce to participate in this anti-dumping final review investigation。If interested parties need to comment on the product scope and applicant qualifications, the countries (regions) under investigation and other relevant issues, they may submit their written comments to the Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce within 20 days from the date of this announcement。The investigation began on July 23, 2021 and should be concluded by July 23, 2022。During the final review investigation of anti-dumping measures，Anti-dumping duties on the imported oriented electrical steel originating in Japan, the Republic of Korea and the European Union shall continue to be imposed in accordance with the scope of taxable products and tax rates announced by the Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 33 of 2016，In accordance with the Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 11 of 2018, the price commitment for oriented electrical steel products originating from POSCO Co., LTD，Its price commitment agreement remains in effect during the review investigation。Contact information of the Ministry of Commerce: 010-65198137, 65198062。Details of the announcement can be found on the China Trade Remedy Information Website of the Ministry of Commerce。
>>企业走出去风险预警
贸促〔2021〕0486号预警信息：Ethiopia Chinese citizens are advised not to travel to western Oromia State, Tiguerri State and its surrounding areas
Recently, there have been several cases of Chinese citizens detained by unidentified armed men in the western region of Oromia State in Ethiopia。At the same time, the situation in Tiguerri and its surrounding areas is unstable and poses extremely high security risks。
The Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia remind Chinese citizens to pay close attention to the local situation and refrain from traveling to the western region of Oromia State, Tiguerri State and its surrounding areas。Chinese citizens and Chinese-funded institutions already in the above areas should leave as soon as possible. In case of emergency, please report to the police and contact the Embassy in Ethiopia in time。
In view of the special conditions and security risks in the above areas, if Chinese citizens still insist on going there, it may be difficult to obtain assistance, and the costs incurred will also be borne by individuals。Ethiopia police call:991, MFA Global Emergency Hotline for Consular Protection and Service (24 hours) : +86-10-12308 or + 86-10-599,13991, Consular Protection and Assistance of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia Tel: +251-91168641。
>>Dynamics of global economic and trade friction
贸促〔2021〕0487号预警信息：First half yearGDP grew by 4.6% - Russia's economic recovery picks up speed
Ministry of Economic Development of RussiaThe latest data released on July 28 showed that Russia's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4. 4 percent in the first half of the year compared with the same period last year.6%, higher than previously expected;In the second quarter of this year, GDP grew by 10 percent year-on-year.1 percent, an increase of 1 percent compared to the pre-pandemic second quarter of 2019.5%。The Ministry of Economic Development expects the Russian economy to grow by 3.That's the fastest growth since 2012。
贸促〔2021〕0488号预警信息：ABU Dhabi continues to promote localization
ABU Dhabi Industrial Development Authority recently released"AbuDhabi LocalContent 2020,ADLC) Performance Report"，By end of 2020，In ABU Dhabi, 3,238 companies have been awarded the Certificate of Domestic Value (ICV),In-Country Value)。In 2020, 159 local companies holding ICV certificates were awarded 152 projects by 17 government entities worth about AED 4.6 billion (about 12.$600 million)。
贸促〔2021〕0489号预警信息：Russian selfExport duties on ferrous and non-ferrous metals have been imposed since August 1
自From August 1 to the end of the year, Russia imposed export tariffs on black and non-ferrous metals。The move is aimed at "cooling" domestic metal prices and is expected to generate an additional 160 billion rubles (about 21 billion rubles) in fiscal revenue in the next five months.$800 million)。Affected by the export tariff policy, Norilsk Nickel company may lose about 500 million US dollars, Magnitogorsk steel complex - 1.$500 million。Affected by the rebound in global metal prices, Russian metal prices have begun to rise significantly since the end of 2020。According to the data of the Russian Federal Customs Agency, from January to May 2021, the export volume of Russian plate increased by 10%, and the export volume increased by 63%;Exports of ferrous metals increased by 5 per cent and exports by 45 per cent。