Overseas Updates
German ruling coalition (Union + SPD) agreed on three reforms (new social security fund, active pension, transport infrastructure) to boost economic recovery. Germany’s economy shrank two years due to challenges (energy prices, weak exports); forecasts see 0.2% 2025 growth, 1.3% 2026.
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During the 2025 Johannesburg G20 Summit, India and Canada restarted CEPA negotiations targeting $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030. Talks resumed amid US tariff pressure, after a 2023 diplomatic dispute paused them. Bilateral trade grew from C$4.2b (2009) to ~C$31b (2024), with Canada’s PM planning a 2026 India visit to boost trade.
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On April 18, 2025, Onesta IP filed a 337 investigation (337-TA-1450) with US ITC against certain integrated circuits and related products, alleging patent infringement. US ITC later partially terminated some patent claims investigations multiple times due to applicant withdrawal, latest ruling on Dec 3, 2025 not reviewing the Sept 25 preliminary ruling.
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The US ITC issued multiple rulings on 337 investigation (337-TA-1424) into certain flash spun nonwoven materials & downstream products, covering preliminary decision reviews, adding defendants, terminating cases, and claims of trade secret theft, trademark infringement involving Chinese/US firms.
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The US ITC initiated a Section 337 investigation (337-TA-1430) on certain urine splash guards in Jan 2025. It issued rulings on various dates: terminating cases against some Chinese defendants via settlement, ordering exclusion/prohibition for others, and a partial review notice on Dec 3, 2025.
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A December 1 survey by the American Institute of Supply Management shows US manufacturing PMI fell from 48.7 (Oct) to 48.2 (Nov), below market expectation 49, due to tariff policies and federal government shutdown, shrinking for 9 consecutive months.
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The European Commission released its 2025 autumn economic outlook, predicting moderate GDP growth for the EU/eurozone. Member economies show significant differentiation. The ECB keeps rates unchanged amid falling inflation. The EU faces structural challenges (debt, aging) and is taking measures to boost growth.
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On Dec 1, 2025, US DoC initiates anti-dumping sunset reviews (India, SK) and anti-subsidy review (India) on forged steel fittings; US ITC launches industry injury investigation. Stakeholders have deadlines: DoC (10 days post-announcement), ITC (Dec 31,2025), comments (Feb10,2026). Background includes 2019 investigations and 2020 final rulings.
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On Dec 1, 2025, Brazil's Foreign Trade Secretariat launched an anti-dumping investigation on Chinese-origin butyl acrylate (tax number 2916.12.30) per BASF's July 31, 2025 application. Investigation period: 2024.4.1-2025.3.31; injury period: 2020.4-2025.3. Stakeholders submit responses via SEI within 30 days, apply for hearing within 5 months. Contact info provided.
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On December 1, 2025, the US initiated the third anti-dumping & countervailing sunset review on Chinese oil country tubular goods imports, with the ITC launching the industry injury investigation. Stakeholders have deadlines: 10 days for Commerce, by Dec 31, 2025 for ITC, comments by Feb 6, 2026. Previous investigations since 2009 are noted.
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On December 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce and USITC launched anti-dumping/countervailing sunset review investigations on non oriented electrical steel from China, Germany, etc. Stakeholders have response deadlines, with previous 2013/2019 related investigations noted.
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On Dec 1, 2025, US DoC initiated 3rd anti-dumping & countervailing sunset review on Chinese citric acid/citrate salts; ITC launched injury investigation. Stakeholders have deadlines (10 days for DoC, Dec 31 2025 for ITC, Feb 12 2026 for comments). Past US investigations are also noted.
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