I. Overseas Market News

Chinese enterprises, represented by smart technology and consumer electronics firms, are building the global reputation of Smart Made in China in the world’s high-end markets.

Dreame Technology, the sole Strategic Partner for Smart Technology Ecosystem of the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, showcased its full-scenario product matrix spanning smart cleaning to smart mobility. The company now derives nearly 80% of its revenue from overseas markets, and its robotic vacuum cleaners rank No. 1 in market share across 30 countries and regions worldwide.

Overseas, the fusion of Chinese technology and traditional culture has become a new trend. In Malaysia, a robot experience hall jointly developed by Chinese and local enterprises featured lion‑dance robots as a highlight during the Spring Festival. In South Korea, service robots made in China have become valuable tools for restaurants to boost operational efficiency. (Xinhua News Agency)

II. Global Trade Regulations

1.The U.S. Supreme Court ruled tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) unlawful. The Trump administration has invoked Section 122. Per the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance, this “global tariff” will be implemented at a final rate of 10%, with a tentative validity period of 150 days. (SoHang.com)

2.Announcement No. 11 of 2026 by the Ministry of Commerce of China added 20 Japanese entities to its export control list, including Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, NEC Network Sensors, and IHI Metals Co., Ltd. (Ministry of Commerce, PRC)

3.The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has entered into force, marking the official launch of the world’s first “carbon tariff.” Carbon taxes will apply to six categories of goods imported into the EU: steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen. (Yicai Global)

III. Foreign Trade News

1.The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Critical Minerals Act aimed at challenging China’s dominance in global supply chains. The bill covers minerals used in electric vehicles, clean energy, and defense systems, with the goal of strengthening the resilience of U.S. domestic supply chains. (Legal Affairs Department, Jiangsu Council for the Promotion of International Trade)

2.New Zealand has issued a preliminary anti‑dumping ruling on canned peaches originating from China with a total net weight not exceeding 5 kg, proposing an anti‑dumping duty of 17.78%. The New Zealand Customs tariff code for the subject products is 2008.70.09. (Trade Law Tong)

3.Argentina has issued a final ruling in the sunset review combined with a changed circumstances review regarding anti‑dumping measures on aluminum plates originating from China, deciding not to extend the anti‑dumping measures on the subject products. The MERCOSUR tariff codes for the products are 7606.91.00 and 7606.92.00. (China Trade Remedy Information Network)