On November 24, 2025, the US ITC initiated 337 investigation (337-TA-1463) into certain microcurrent facial toning devices. Plaintiffs ZIIP Inc. and The Beauty Tech Group Ltd. accused defendant NuFace (Carol Cole Co.) of patent infringement, requesting exclusion order and injunction. ITC will set investigation end date within 45 days of filing.

On November 24, the Munich Institute for Economic Research released data showing Germany's November business climate index fell to 88.1 from 88.4 after seasonal adjustment. Except for the service industry, manufacturing, construction and trade indicators decreased. Factors like reduced manufacturing orders, weak Christmas retail sales, delayed fiscal measures, US tariffs and euro strength pressured the economy, with doubts on short-term recovery.

During the G20 Johannesburg summit, Indian PM Modi and Canadian PM Carney restarted stalled CEPA trade talks on Nov 23, targeting $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030. They agreed to expand civil nuclear cooperation. Carney will visit India in early 2026. Relations warm after 2023 disputes (Trudeau's assassination accusation, diplomat expulsions), with Canada promoting non-US trade ties.

On Nov 21, 2025, Mexico's Ministry of Economy initiated an anti-dumping review on Chinese-origin metal film plastic balloons (globos de plástico metalizado) at Convertidora Industrial's request, to check if current anti-dumping duties need adjustment. Involved TIGIE tax numbers: 9503.00.23, 9505.90.99. Investigation period: Apr 1,2024-Mar31,2025. Current duties remain effective. Previous measures: 2018 $37.8/kg duty, 2024 adjusted to 161% (valid 5 years from Jun 8,2023).

On Nov 18, 2025, the European Commission made an initial anti-dumping ruling on Chinese phosphorous acid, imposing a 122.8% temporary duty. It covers product codes, investigation periods, hearing requirements, and takes effect the next day. The probe was launched on March 19, 2025.

The European Commission's 2025 Autumn Economic Outlook reports EU economy shows moderate growth in 2025-2026, driven by early export surge amid US tariff concerns; notes fragile growth, challenges like US trade policy, geopolitics, fiscal pressure; calls for policy reforms to enhance competitiveness and long-term sustainability.

The 20th G20 Leaders' Summit (Nov 22-23, Johannesburg) is the first in Africa, themed "Unity, Equality, Sustainability". It highlights the "African Moment"—Africa's growing global governance representation (backed by China's AU support). The summit focuses on Africa's priorities (disaster response, debt, energy transition, minerals) and the global South's push for fairer governance reform, multilateralism, and common development.

On October 22, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce issued Business Relief Barrier Letter No.91 [2025], notifying about questionnaire distribution and public comment collection for the trade and investment barriers investigation (launched on September 25, 2025) related to China restrictions in Mexico, with forms available on the designated platform.

US ITC rulings on 337-TA-1448 (video-enabled devices): Nov 2025: no review of Sept 2025 preliminary ruling, terminating some investigations (Nokia withdrawal); prior Sept 2025 ruling also terminated parts; initiated May 2025 after Nokia's April 2025 application alleging patent infringement by Acer, ASUS, Hisense.

On November 18, 2025, AbbVie Inc. etc. filed a Section 337 application with U.S. ITC, claiming certain antibody conjugate drugs etc. violated Section 337; defendants include Profound Bio etc. companies.

On November 18, 2025, Finnish Ouraring Inc. filed a Section 337 application with the U.S. ITC, alleging certain Smart Wearable Devices, systems and components imported/sold to the U.S. violated Section 337. Defendants include Samsung Electronics, Reebok, Zepp Health, Anhui Huami, etc.

On November 18, 2025, Whirlpool Corporation filed a Section 337 application with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging certain Low Profile Microwave Hood Combination Products violated U.S. Section 337, listing Samsung, LG, Midea, Haier and other companies as defendants.

On November 14, 2025, Brazil's Foreign Trade Secretariat issued Announcement No.79/2025 launching an anti-dumping investigation on seamless carbon steel pipes (tax number 7304.19.00) from Malaysia, India and Thailand. Dumping investigation period: Jan-Dec 2024; injury period: Jan 2020-Dec 2024. Stakeholders submit responses via SEI within 30 days of questionnaire receipt, apply for hearing within 5 months. Contact info provided.

Southeast Asian Q3 2025 GDP data: Most major economies (Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia) slowed due to weak manufacturing, sluggish consumption, US tariffs. Exceptions: Malaysia (higher via mining) and Vietnam (strong manufacturing/construction/services). Thailand hit 4-year low; Singapore's biomedical output declined; Indonesia used stimulus; Philippines' growth slowed. Vietnam faces potential US tariff impact.

US Department of Commerce released August trade data showing a $59.6B goods/services deficit (down 18.6B month-on-month), exports slight up 0.1% to $280.8B, imports down 5.1% to $340.4B, driven by reduced goods deficit and lower raw material/consumer goods imports.

On November 19, UN ECLAC released its 2025 Latin America trade report, analyzing US tariff impacts (region’s avg tariff 10% post-2025 Feb policies) and recommending regional integration/trade diversification with partners like China (expected 7% export growth to China in 2025).

Data from German Federal Statistical Office shows Germany-China trade volume reached 185.9 bln euros (Jan-Sep 2025), up 0.6% YoY, making China Germany's largest trading partner again. Germany's imports from China rose 8.5% (fastest in electrical equipment, clothing, machinery), exports to China fell 12.3%. Germany-US trade was 184.7 bln euros (down 3.9% YoY). Weak global demand etc affect Germany's foreign trade. China was largest partner 2016-2023, US in 2024.

Xinhua (Nov 19, 2025) reported Germany's natural gas storage rate reached only 75% at the start of this heating season, below the expected 81% and prior years' levels (e.g., 98% in early Nov 2024). The association forecasts mild weather keeps it above 30% by Feb 2026, but extreme cold may exhaust inventory by mid-Jan 2026. Sebastian Heinemann urged government measures. Germany faces tight gas supply and high prices post-reduced Russian gas dependence.

On November 5, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No.71 of 2025. Based on trade environment changes, the Tariff Commission of the State Council decided to stop applying the current anti-dumping duty rate on US-origin cut-off wavelength shifted single-mode fibers from November 10, 2025.

On November 17, the European Commission released its 2025 autumn economic outlook, predicting EU/euro area GDP growth in 2025-2026 (slightly lower than previous forecasts), continuous inflation decline, rising fiscal deficit and debt; noting high trade barriers impact the economy, with the EC economic commissioner suggesting releasing internal growth potential.