Overseas Updates
On Nov 28, 2025, Brazil's GECEX issued Resolution 817, making a positive final ruling on the 3rd anti-dumping sunset review of Chinese land motor vehicle loudspeakers, continuing 5-year 78.3% anti-dumping duties. The product excludes vehicle instrument panel buzzers and involves specific tax codes, effective on publication.
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On Dec 2, 2025, Brazil's GECEX issued Resolution No.819/2025, making a positive final ruling on the second anti-dumping sunset review of motorcycle tires from China, Thailand, Vietnam, deciding to continue 5-year anti-dumping duties (China/Vietnam: $2.18/kg, Thailand: $1.10/kg) effective from publication. Related historical investigations are also noted.
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On December 2, 2025, Brazil's GECEX issued Resolution No. 820/2025 to cancel the temporary anti-dumping duty on nylon filament from Chinese firm Yiwu Huading Nylon due to domestic public interest. The duty was imposed in Oct 2025 after a 2024 investigation by ABRAFAS.
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On December 1, 2025, the US Department of Commerce and ITC launched the fourth anti-dumping sunset review on Vietnam's frozen fish fillets, checking if anti-dumping measures should continue. Stakeholders have response deadlines, and prior three reviews extended duties.
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Australia's Anti Dumping Commission issued Announcement 2025/113 on Nov 26,2025, expanding taxation scope for concrete underlay films from Malaysia (grey/black, 150-230μm, 1-7m wide, recycled/original resin), following prior anti-dumping/anti-circumvention investigations by LCM General Products Pty Ltd.
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On November 26, the Federal Reserve released its Beige Book, noting US consumer spending further declined, tariffs pressured manufacturing/retail costs, the government shutdown negatively impacted consumption, labor demand was weak, and the report is a key reference for the Fed's Dec 9-10 monetary policy meeting.
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The French economy shows short-term recovery (0.5% Q3 growth driven by exports/investment) but faces long-term risks: weak domestic demand, rising debt (to 120% GDP by 2027), political turmoil, and employment rebound. The government has measures to boost resilience, but policy balance remains critical.
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Recent reports state India's India-US framework trade agreement is in final stage, with resumed Canada talks (target $50B by 2030) and ongoing negotiations (EU, NZ, etc.) to build a strong trade network amid weaponized trade relations.
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On Nov 27, 2025, Dominican Commission issued Announcement No. CDC-RD-AD-008-2025 to initiate anti-dumping investigation on Costa Rica-origin threaded steel at METALDOM S.A.'s request. Investigation periods are specified, involving tax codes 7214.10.00 & 7214.20.00, effective from publication.
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The European Central Bank's November 26 report points out eurozone financial stability vulnerability remains high due to trade policy uncertainty, US risk spillovers, etc., highlighting three core risks and emphasizing the need to enhance financial system resilience.
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The Federal Reserve released the Beige Book on Nov 26, showing US consumer spending further declined, tariffs pressured manufacturing/retail costs, labor demand was weak, and the federal shutdown affected consumption. It's a key reference for the Fed's Dec 9-10 monetary policy meeting.
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On November 26, 2025, the US ITC ruled positively in its first anti-dumping and countervailing sunset review of Chinese ceramic tiles, keeping current measures as lifting them may cause continued/recurring substantial damage to the US domestic industry.
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On Nov 21, Japan approved a 2.13 trillion yen economic stimulus plan amid negative GDP growth, surging CPI, yen depreciation, and high debt. Analysts warn the plan may harm the economy instead of helping, citing inflation and fiscal risks.
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The 7th EU-AU Summit (Angola, Nov24-25) focused on economic/security ties and Ukraine talks. EU’s Africa strategy links to Russia-Ukraine conflict (resource access, migration). Key initiatives: Global Gateway, Lobito Corridor, CBAM. Africa demands credible commitments amid EU’s strategic utilitarianism.
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Bloomberg reported China will become Latin America's largest growth market by 2025. ECLAC forecasts the region's goods exports to China up 7% this year (driven by meat, soybeans, copper) and imports up 13%. China is the region's second largest trading partner, with some countries' trade with China exceeding that with the US.
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US President Trump signed an executive order on November 24 to launch the "Genesis Mission", an AI platform integrating US resources to accelerate scientific discoveries, comparable to the Manhattan Project, aiming to boost national security, productivity and US tech leadership.
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The Trump administration's tariff policies bring uncertainties to the US economy. Post-government shutdown, delayed data shows a cooling job market (rising unemployment, revised non-farm jobs), lower consumer confidence, and downward GDP growth forecasts.
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EU and US trade officials met in Brussels on Nov 24: EU urges US to lower 50% steel/aluminum tariffs; US demands EU relax digital regulations. Talks face obstacles; EU has made concessions like energy purchases and increased investment in US.
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On Nov 21, 2025, Brazil's Foreign Trade Secretariat issued Announcement No.91/2025, initiating anti-dumping investigation on food grade phosphoric acid (55%-105% concentration, H3PO4) from China, Morocco, Mexico (tax number 2809.20.11). Dumping period: Apr2024-Mar2025; injury period: Apr2020-Mar2025. Stakeholders submit questionnaire responses via SEI within 30 days, apply for hearing within 5 months. Contact: Phone +55 61 2027-7770; Email acidofosforico@mdic.gov.br.
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On November 24, 2025, the US ITC initiated 337-TA-1462 investigation on certain LCD devices/components/products, following an August 29, 2025 application by BH Innovations LLC etc. claiming infringement of US patents 7705948 and 7570334. Defendants include HKC, Hisense, TCL, LG, Westinghouse etc. The ITC will set the end date within 45 days of filing.
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