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Is the U.S. Trade Offensive Against China Really Helping? Are China’s Newer Actions a Mirror of Ours?

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Stuart Malawer

     A recent article in the American Lawyer (March 12, 2015) entitled “The U.S. Offensive in the China Trade War” argues the case that the U.S. WTO litigation and domestic actions are not justified. They amount to protectionism and are counter-productive. It makes … Continue reading →

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U.S. – China Trade Relations and the Presidential Campaign — Need for Restraint.

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Stuart Malawer

           U.S. – China trade relations are again becoming a political issue during this campaign season. Here are a few items concerning the recent exchange of comments by the presidential contenders, the recent complaints filed by the U.S. and … Continue reading →

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U.S. – China Trade Friction and Recent U.S. Actions … What’s the Assessment?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Stuart Malawer

China is warning of increased trade tension during this Presidential election season. It is now considering reciprocal trade actions to combat a string of recent U.S. actions it considers more aggressive and targeted against China. China points to the following four items: … Continue reading →

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The Boeing Decision — Sub-National and Defense Measures Violate Global Trade Rules.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Stuart Malawer

The WTO Appellate Body upheld some claims of the EU against the U.S. concerning subsidies to Boeing. The USTR claimed this as a victory because of the smaller amount of subsidies found when compared to those found by the WTO … Continue reading →

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Two New Trade Decisions — Fair Determinations for Newer Trade Issues? … Yes.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Stuart Malawer

     There were two interesting developments yesterday in the U.S. pertaining to trade law and import remedies.       The first involved an administrative setback for Apple and the second a judicial setback for the U.S. Dept. of Commerce. Both decisions seem to be fair and … Continue reading →

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