Commercial Law & Trade Alert (Dec 1, 2025)

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**I. China-Related Trade Friction Cases** 1. **US ITC Issues Final Sunset Review Ruling on Ceramic Tiles** On November 26, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to affirm the continuation of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on ceramic tiles imported from China. The ITC determined that revoking these measures would likely lead to renewed material injury to the domestic industry. The existing duties remain in effect. The U.S. Department of Commerce initiated the first sunset review on May 1, 2025, and issued its final countervailing duty determination on August 25, 2025.

2. **Australia Launches Anti-Dumping Probe on Welded Steel Mesh Sheets** On November 25, 2025, the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission initiated an investigation into welded steel mesh sheets imported from China and Malaysia following applications by InfraBuild Australia Pty Ltd and the Steel Reinforcement Institute of Australia. The preliminary report is expected by March 16, 2026, with a final decision due by April 29, 2026.

3. **Spain Reports Non-Compliant Dietary Supplements from China** On November 27, 2025, Spain flagged Chinese dietary supplements via the EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) due to unidentified ingredients (Alert No. 2025.9471).

4. **Italy Reports Non-Compliant Frozen Bread from China** On November 28, 2025, Italy notified RASFF about unauthorized additive BHT (E 321) in Chinese frozen bread (Alert No. 2025.9509).

5. **Czech Republic Reports Non-Compliant Children’s Slippers from China** On November 27, 2025, the Czech Republic cited excessive DEHP levels in Chinese children’s slippers, posing reproductive health risks and violating REACH and General Product Safety Regulations (Alert No. SR/04229/25).

6. **Sweden Reports Non-Compliant Headphones from China** On November 27, 2025, Sweden identified excessive lead, DEHP, and DBP in Chinese headphones, breaching RoHS Directive environmental and health standards (Alert No. SR/04225/25).

7. **UK Reports Non-Compliant Floor Lamps from China** On November 27, 2025, the UK warned of electric shock risks from improperly grounded Chinese floor lamps under the Low Voltage Directive (Alert No. SR/04226/25).

**II. Overseas Security Risks** 1. **Sri Lanka Declares Emergency After Extreme Weather Kills 132** The president declared a nationwide public emergency following deadly weather-related disasters.

2. **Peru Declares Emergency at Chile Border** The president announced emergency measures at the Peru-Chile border.

3. **Mexico Bar Shooting Leaves 6 Dead, Multiple Injured** A gun attack in central Mexico resulted in casualties.

4. **Attack on Chinese Nationals in Tajikistan: 3 Dead, 1 Injured** The Chinese embassy issued urgent safety advisories.

**III. Global Trade Updates** 1. **France Allocates €300M for 15 Strategic Research Projects** The funding aims to bolster key research initiatives.

2. **Major Oil Producers Extend Output Freeze for Q1 2026** OPEC+ maintains production limits amid market conditions.

3. **Canada’s Q3 GDP Grows 2.6%** Economic expansion reflects sustained recovery.

4. **Airbus Recalls 6,000 Aircraft, Grounding Hundreds of Flights** A global safety recall disrupts airline operations.

(Source: Official foreign websites, China Trade Remedy Information Network)

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