USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer is imposing Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies for failing to prohibit imports of goods produced with forced labor, acting at President Trump’s direction. The action follows a USTR investigation under the Trade Act of 1974. This represents a significant use of trade remedies linked to forced labor enforcement.
Topic Archives:Export Controls
Notice on the Second Bidding Coefficient for 2026 Rush Grass and Rush Grass Products Export Quota Tender
China’s Ministry of Commerce has published the second bidding coefficient for the 2026 export quota tender for rush grass (igusa) and rush grass products. This sets the allocation parameters for exporters seeking quota under the managed export regime for these commodities.
MOFCOM & Customs Announcement No. 29 (2026): Temporary Export Prohibition on Helium
China’s Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs jointly announced a temporary export ban on helium effective immediately. The measure is published as Announcement No. 29 of 2026, constituting a formal export control restriction on this critical industrial gas. No expiry date is specified in the snippet.
UK Strategic Export Controls Annual Report 2025
The UK government has published its annual report on strategic export controls, covering policy and licensing decisions for January–December 2025. The report provides a detailed overview of export licensing outcomes across controlled goods and technologies.
Review and Re-allocation of Export Quota for Wheat Flour and Related Products
India’s DGFT issued a trade notice reviewing and reallocating the export quota for wheat flour and related products. This involves specific quota management decisions affecting exporters of these commodities.
Notice on the 2026 Second Tender Results for Licorice and Licorice Products Export Quota Allocation
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued the list of winning enterprises and their allocated quotas from the second tender round for 2026 export quotas on licorice and licorice products. This constitutes an official export quota allocation under China’s managed export system for these commodities.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 23 of 2026: Decision to Add 10 US Entities to Export Control Restricted List
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced the addition of 10 US entities to China’s export control restricted list. The measure imposes export control restrictions on these named American companies. This is a formal regulatory action under China’s Export Control Law.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 24 (2026): Measures for Industrial and Supply Chain Security Investigations
China’s Ministry of Commerce has published the ‘Measures for Industrial and Supply Chain Security Investigations,’ establishing a formal framework for conducting security reviews of industrial and supply chains. The regulations likely define procedures, scope, and enforcement mechanisms for supply chain security assessments. This represents a new regulatory tool that could affect market access and trade […]
MOFCOM Announcement No. 26 of 2026: Further Improving Reporting and Handling of Violations in Export Controls on Strategic Minerals and Dual-Use Items
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 26 (2026) detailing procedures for reporting and handling violations related to export controls on strategic minerals and dual-use items. The announcement further refines the compliance and enforcement framework for these controlled exports. This builds on existing export control regulations covering critical minerals.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 27 (2026): 20 Japanese Entities Added to Export Control Restricted List
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced the addition of 20 Japanese entities to its export control restricted list. This measure restricts exports of controlled items to these entities under China’s Export Control Law. The announcement was issued on June 29, 2026.