>>Trade frictions against China
贸促〔2023〕0527号预警信息：The United States made the fourth anti-dumping sunset review of granular pure magnesium industry damage final ruling
August 31, 2023，The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) made the fourth anti-dumping sunset review of industrial damage positive final ruling on imports of Granular Pure Magnesium from China，Order if the existing anti-dumping measures are lifted，Within a reasonably foreseeable period，The material damage to the domestic industry caused by the import of the products in question may continue or recur。According to the final ruling, the existing anti-dumping measures in this case continue to be effective。
贸促〔2023〕0528号预警信息：The United States made the first double reverse sunset review of stainless steel flanges
September 5th, 2023，The US Department of Commerce said in a statement，The first anti-subsidy fast-track sunset review was made on Stainless Steel Flanges imported from China，Ruling that the countervailing duty in this case should be eliminated，Will result in China involved in the product subsidies to 174.The 73% subsidy rate continues or reoccurs;At the same time, the stainless steel flanges imported from China and India made the first anti-dumping rapid sunset review final ruling: if the current anti-dumping measures are cancelled, it will lead to China's products involved in 257.The continuation or recurrence of the 11% dumping margin will result in an increase of 145 percent of the Indian products involved.Dumping margins of 25% continue or recur。
贸促〔2023〕0529号预警信息：Brazil terminates anti-dumping investigation into Chinese optical cable
September 5th, 2023，Secretariat for Foreign Trade, Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services of Brazil (Ministerio do Desenvolvimento, Industria, Comercioe Servicos /Secretaria de Comercio Exterior) issued Notice No. 36 for 2023，Because the information submitted by the applicant is inaccurate and insufficient，Impact case analysis，Decides to terminate the anti-dumping investigation on fiber optic cable products (Portuguese: cabos de fibras opticas) originating in China。The MERCOsur tax code for the products involved is 8544.70.10。This announcement shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。
贸促〔2023〕0530号预警信息：Brazil to end anti-subsidy probe into Chinese cable
September 4, 2023，Secretariat for Foreign Trade, Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services of Brazil (Ministerio do Desenvolvimento, Industria, Comercioe Servicos /Secretaria de Comercio Exterior) issued Notice No. 35 for 2023，Because the information submitted by the applicant is inaccurate and insufficient，Impact case analysis，Decided to terminate the anti-subsidy investigation into cable products (Portuguese: cabos de fibras opticas) originating in China。The MERCOsur tax code for the products involved is 8544.70.10。This announcement shall take effect as of the date of promulgation。
贸促〔2023〕0531号预警信息：Costa Rica ends safeguards on imports of white sugar
On September 5, 2023, the WTO Committee on Safeguards issued the notification on safeguards submitted by the delegation of Costa Rica on September 4。In view of the lack of requests for an extension of the safeguard measures for the import of white sugar, Costa Rica has decided to terminate the safeguard measures for the import of white sugar (Spanish: Azucar blanco y refino) as of August 19, 2023。The products involved included primary, specialty and refined white sugar for domestic and industrial use, and were covered by Costa Rican tax code 1701.99.00.Products under item 00。
贸促〔2023〕0532号预警信息：The United States has imposed a recall on Chinese-made electric scooters
On August 31, 2023, the CPSC announced a recall of Chinese-made electric scooters。The recall includes Apollo Phantom's V1, V2 and 60V electric scooters。The screws on the product may become loose, causing the frame to separate from the wheel, which may cause the user to fall and injury。
The recalled products are inSold from June 2021 to May 2023, about 3,900 units were sold for $2,000 - $2,500。To date, we have received seven reports of loose screws causing the poles to fall off or become loose, including three bruises, cuts, and bruises。
CPSC recommends immediately discontinue use of this product and contact Apollo for a free replacement screw to repair the scooter。
贸促〔2023〕0533号预警信息：The United States and Canada have issued recalls of Chinese-made glass door handles
On August 31, 2023, the U.S. CPSC and Health Canada announced a recall of glass door handles made in China。The recall is for Defender Security，Gate-House and Reliabilt glass door handles，Model number: E 2279 printed on the upper right corner of the package;E 2279-L;E 2311;E 2317;E 2328;E 2496;E 2497;E 2536;E 2536-L;E 2537;E 2537-L, E 2750 and E 2797。The product may break and detach from the door handle assembly, posing a risk of injury to consumers。
The recalled products are inSold in the United States from February 2022-April 2023 and in Canada from February 2022-June 2023, about 167,000 units were sold in the United States and about 10,625 units were sold in Canada for $20- $45。So far, there have been five reports of door handles breaking and causing lacerations requiring stitches。
The CPSC and Health Canada recommend immediately discontinuing use of the product and contacting Prime-Line for a full refund。
贸促〔2023〕0534号预警信息：Russia has returned feed additives from China
On September 4, 2023, according to the official website of the local branch of the Primorsky Territory of the Russian Federal Veterinary and Plant Health Supervision Service: On August 30, 2023, the Bureau found that multiple batches of products imported from China were unqualified during quarantine in the temporary customs warehouse:
D-biotin (feed additive, 500kg) : Packaging information does not match the product - the label indicates that the product should be transported in bags, the actual product is in a carton, and the label lacks product conformity declaration information;
2 veterinary drugs (50kg) : The transport package lacks the trademark, and the veterinary medicine package does not comply with the instructions。
All of these products violate the Eurasian Economic UnionN.Resolution 317 "Requirements for uniform veterinary health Measures of the Eurasian Economic Union", the relevant products will be returned for processing。
贸促〔2023〕0535号预警信息：The United States has issued a recall of Chinese-made smart plugs
On September 7, 2023, the CPSC announced a recall of Chinese-made smart plugs。The recall is for Emporia's North America smart plug。Product is white，120V (240V EU)，The dimensions are 3-1/2 inches wide, 1-1/2 inches high, and 1 inch deep，Emporia printed on the front，Most household appliances (fans, lights, humidifiers, etc.) and other electronic devices on smartphones can be monitored and controlled through the product。Products are sold single or multiple。The product is not sufficiently grounded, causing a risk of electric shock to the user。
The recalled products are inSold from July 2022 to May 2023, about 80,000 units were sold for $12- $35。To date, we have received 2 reports of products not being properly grounded resulting in failure to operate, and no casualties have been reported。
The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product immediately and contacting Emporia for a full refund or free replacement。
贸促〔2023〕0536号预警信息：The United States has issued a recall of disc brake calipers on bicycles made in China
On September 7, 2023, the CPSC announced a recall of disc brake calipers on bicycles made in China。The recall involves disc brake calipers on Lectric bicycles。The product may fail and lead to loss of control of the bike, posing a risk of collision and injury to the user。
The recalled products are inSold from November 2022 to May 2023, about 45,000 units were sold for $1,000 - $1,200。To date, four reports of loss of control have been received, including two reports of cuts, bruises and broken bones。
The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product immediately and contacting the company to obtain a repair kit for free。
>>Global economic and trade trends
贸促〔2023〕0537号预警信息：Brazil's economy grew in the second quarter from the previous three months0.9%
Brazilian bureau of geographic StatisticsAccording to a communique published on September 1st, Brazil's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0. 0 in the second quarter of this year compared with the first quarter.9%, above market expectations。
The communique showed that economic growth in the second quarter was mainly driven by industry and services, with industrial growth on a quarter-on-quarter basis0.9%, the service sector grew by 0.6%。
Rebecca, an official at the Brazilian Geographic Statistics AgencyParis said inflation was cooling in the second quarter, and while debt levels remained high, government measures to encourage consumption led to a quarter-on-quarter increase in household consumption.9%。