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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On December 1, 2025, the US DoC and ITC initiated sunset reviews of countervailing/anti-dumping duties on forged steel fluid end blocks from China, Germany, India, Italy, with stakeholder response deadlines. It also mentions 2020 related investigations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.