On January 1, 2026, the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially came into effect, marking the transition of the world's first "carbon tariff" from policy text to practical implementation. Although its current scope is li

On January 22, 2026, the General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) of Saudi Arabia launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of epoxy resin originating in or exported from China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan, China.

The 2025 edition of the *Catalogue of Industries Encouraged for Foreign Investment* (hereinafter referred to as the "Encouraged Catalogue"), jointly released by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce, is set to ta

In January 2026, the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially transitioned from its transitional period to the definitive regime. This historic shift not only marks a restructuring of global climate trade rules but also

1. Non-strategic goods tariffs may be reduced! The Trump team claims to have formulated a backup plan for tariffs and is prepared for refunds. On January 9, the U.S. Supreme Court did not announce the decision on the Trump tariff case, which has at

On January 9, the U.S. Supreme Court did not announce the verdict on the Trump tariff case, which has attracted global attention.The whole world is waiting for this decision, which could have a profound impact on global trade policy and the fina

Recently, with the approval of the State Council, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce have released the full text of the "Encouraged Foreign Investment Industries Catalogue (2025 Edition)" (hereinafter referred

Guidelines for the Construction and Application of Industrial Green Microgrids (2026-2030) Industrial green microgrids aim to provide green electricity to industrial users by integrating systems such as photovoltaics, wind power, efficient heat pumps

In 2026, several states in the United States enacted stricter packaging regulations, focusing on three main areas: plastic bags, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and single-use containers. This year, several new regulations from New York t

Good news! The EU cancels tariffs on certain goods and suspends the imposition of carbon tariffs. On January 8, Zhuangsu Shijie learned from Trade Night Navigation that the EU announced the release of two trade-friendly measures. First, temporar

Recently, many regions have intensively introduced differentiated electricity pricing optimization policies, making it increasingly clear that price leverage is being used to compel the transformation of high-energy-consuming industries. As a typical

Pakistan announces a punitive duty of 20.47% on Chinese PVC resin! On January 7th, Zhuansu Shijie learned that the National Tariff Commission of Pakistan announced on January 2nd to continue imposing anti-dumping duties on suspension-grade polyvi

On January 2, 2026, the National Tariff Commission of Pakistan announced its decision to continue imposing anti-dumping duties on Suspension Grade Polyvinyl Chloride Resin (PVC) originating from or exported from Mainland China, South Korea, Thail

The "Action Plan for the Promotion of the Application of Recycled Materials" is China's first policy document specifically focusing on the promotion of recycled materials. It targets key areas with a strong development foundation, such as steel, non-

Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission and other departments jointly issued the "Action Plan for Promoting the Application of Recycled Materials" (hereinafter referred to as the "Action Plan"). The plan outlines a clear roadmap for

I. Crude Oil Market Dynamics Due to the balance between concerns over oversupply and geopolitical risks, international crude oil is fluctuating at a low level.WTI Crude OilDuring the session, it once fell more than 1%, eventually closing down 0.21% a

News Brief: Raw Material News - From Exemption to Ban: California's Plastic Bag Regulation Upgrade, New Plastic Limit Policy Takes Effect in 2026 Major News from Big Companies - Musk Strikes Again, Brain-Computer Interfaces to Enter Mass Production

On December 31, it was reported that this afternoon, the National Development and Reform Commission and other departments issued the "Action Plan for the Promotion of Recycled Materials Applications." The "Plan" clearly states that by 2030, the waste

On December 30, Zhuangsu Shijie observed that the overseas Argus Global reporting team reviewed the significant events that impacted the recycled plastics market over the past 12 months. This has been compiled into Chinese for readers' reference, as

Introduction: ① The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council released the "2026 Tariff Adjustment Plan," which will be implemented starting January 1, 2026. ② The plan adjusts the provisional import tax rates, applying provisional import tax ra