China’s Ministry of Commerce issued Order No. 2 of 2026 imposing countermeasures against six U.S. entities including Applied DNA Sciences. The measures are retaliatory trade restrictions targeting named American companies. Specific details of the countermeasures are contained in the formal order.
Topic Archives:Remedies
MOFCOM Order No. 3 of 2026: Decision on Countermeasures Against U.S. Compliance Testing Companies
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued Order No. 3 of 2026 imposing countermeasures against U.S. compliance testing companies. The decision targets specific American firms in the testing, inspection, and certification sector. This represents a formal retaliatory trade measure under China’s countermeasures framework.
Anti-Dumping Duty on Cold-Rolled Steel from China and Russia (Expired)
The UK Secretary of State for International Trade published a trade remedies notice regarding the expiry of anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled iron and steel products originating from China and Russia. The notice marks the end of the measure’s validity period.
European Commission Launches Consultation on Steel Regulation Review
The European Commission has initiated a targeted consultation reviewing the product scope of its steel regulations. This process is relevant to Vietnam as a steel-exporting country subject to EU trade measures. The consultation signals potential changes to safeguard or market access conditions for steel products.
DTI Invites Public Comments on Draft Steel Bar Rules
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry is soliciting public comments on draft rules concerning steel bars, likely covering technical standards or trade remedy measures for this product. The public consultation process is a formal step in establishing regulations that could affect imports or domestic production of steel bars.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 31 of 2026: Extension of Anti-Dumping Investigation Period on Pea Starch Imported from Canada
China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced an extension of the anti-dumping investigation period on pea starch originating from Canada. The announcement is published as MOFCOM Announcement No. 31 of 2026, dated July 31, 2026.
EU Extends Suspension of Rebalancing Measures Against the United States
The European Commission adopted an Implementing Regulation extending the suspension of EU rebalancing measures on US exports to the EU. This action continues the pause on tariff countermeasures that had been applied in response to US trade actions. No further details on duration or scope are provided in the snippet.
Deliberations of the 239th Ordinary Meeting of the Executive Management Committee (Gecex)
Brazil’s Gecex held its 239th ordinary meeting, producing formal deliberations on trade and tariff matters. Gecex is the body responsible for decisions on Brazilian import/export tariffs, trade remedies, and market access measures under CAMEX. Specific resolutions from this meeting are expected to cover tariff changes or trade remedy actions.
Brazil Initiates WTO Dispute Over US Section 301 Additional Duties
Brazil has requested WTO dispute settlement consultations with the United States over additional duties imposed on Brazilian products following two US Section 301 investigations. Brazil argues the additional duties exceed applicable MFN rates under the US harmonized tariff schedule. The request was circulated to WTO members on 30 July 2026.
US Issues Final Determination in Anti-Dumping and Anti-Subsidy Investigation on Concrete Reinforcing Steel Imported from Vietnam
The United States has issued final determinations in its anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on concrete reinforcing steel (rebar) imported from Vietnam. This represents the conclusion of a trade remedy proceeding that will determine duty rates applied to Vietnamese rebar exports to the US market.