USCBC China Trade Recommendations
USCBC testified on how to improve intellectual property and technology protections in China at a Trump administration hearing on May 16. USCBC’s submission includes alternative approaches to the tariffs proposed by USTR under its Section 301 trade case against China.
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Unofficial Translation of Chinese Retaliatory Tariffs
An unofficial USCBC-translated list of Chinese tariffs on the United States
China’s Ministry of Finance on June 15, 2018 released a retaliation list in response to the United States’ tariff announcement the same day. This unofficial translation from USCBC includes two lists - the first list will be implemented July 6 and the second will be implemented at a later date.
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2018 State Exports Report
This year's edition of our annual State Exports Report is now available. It provides state-by-state profiles on exports of goods and services to China over the past decade, and estimates the employment impact of those exports.
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USCBC 45th Annual Membership Meeting
The Honorable Kevin Rudd (26th Prime Minister of Australia) gives his keynote address
The US-China Business Council held its 45th Annual Membership Meeting on June 5th, featuring former and current government officials, thought leaders, and titans of industry.
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Beijing China Operations Conference 2018
Register now for our 2018 China Operations Conference in Beijing and get an early bird discount! This annual not-to-be-missed conference will bring together a range of business and policy experts to discuss important new operating and policy developments affecting business in China.
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USCBC at Shanghai Commerce Commission Briefing
Owen Haacke, Chief Representative for USCBC’s Shanghai office, addressed member company interests at the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce’s annual Briefing on Shanghai’s Commerce and Investment. Each year, the Shanghai Commerce Commission invites senior Shanghai leaders from the municipal government and relevant departments to report on Shanghai’s development and how foreign companies contribute to that development in China. USCBC members were well represented at the briefing, and recognized for their achievements building their business in China.
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Zhejiang Delegation Meeting
USCBC President John Frisbie met with Che Jun, Party Secretary of China’s Zhejiang province, along with the Zhejiang delegation and members of American companies operating in China. Frisbie’s annual spring visit to China coincided with the last days of the 2018 National People’s Congress.
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USCBC China Trade Recommendations
USCBC testified on how to improve intellectual property and technology protections in China at a Trump administration hearing on May 16. USCBC’s submission includes alternative approaches to the tariffs proposed by USTR under its Section 301 trade case against China.
Read More
Unofficial Translation of Chinese Retaliatory Tariffs
An unofficial USCBC-translated list of Chinese tariffs on the United States
China’s Ministry of Finance on June 15, 2018 released a retaliation list in response to the United States’ tariff announcement the same day. This unofficial translation from USCBC includes two lists - the first list will be implemented July 6 and the second will be implemented at a later date.
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2018 State Exports Report
This year's edition of our annual State Exports Report is now available. It provides state-by-state profiles on exports of goods and services to China over the past decade, and estimates the employment impact of those exports.
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Recent Analysis

Week in Review: Tariffs loom, talks yet to be scheduled; Tariff hearing; CFIUS reform

US and China threaten further tariffs; no talks scheduled yet

Following President Donald Trump’s directive this week that the Office of the US Trade Representative identify another $200 billion to $400 billion worth of Chinese goods for tariffs, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced...

List of Chinese Retaliatory Tariffs on the United States - June 15, 2018

China’s Ministry of Finance on June 15, 2018 released a retaliation list in response to the United States’ tariff announcement the same day.

The revised list is broken into two parts, mirroring the United States’ own lists. The first list, found below, consists of 545 tariff lines of US...

USCBC Statement on Recent China Tariffs Announcement

June 19, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC, June 19, 2018 - Following Monday’s White House announcement of additional tariffs on up to $450 billion in imports from China, US-China Business Council (USCBC) President John Frisbie issued the following statement:

“None of the actions taken to date...

US-China trade battle rhetoric escalates with more tariffs and trade actions on the horizon; USCBC unofficial translation of Chinese tariffs posted

Following President Donald Trump’s directive that the Office of the US Trade Representative identify another $200 billion to $400 billion worth of Chinese goods for tariffs, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Tuesday that it would respond “quantitatively and qualitatively” to any additional...

Update: China Releases Retaliatory Tariffs List in Response to US Tariffs

China’s Ministry of Finance has announced its retaliation list in response to the United States’ tariff announcement earlier today. In essence, China removed airplanes from its April 4 proposed list, but added many new line items in order to match the value of imports subject to tariffs on the...

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