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Breaking News for Cross-border Sellers: GACC Registration Not Needed in 2025
The Chinese cosmetics market has long been tightly regulated, with strict pre-approval and registration requirements for imported beauty and personal-care products. Under the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), foreign brands typically must work…
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US–China Tariff Thaw: What Lower Duties Mean for Exporters
In the complex theatre of global commerce, a palpable shift is underway. After years of escalating tensions, retaliatory tariffs, and profound supply chain uncertainty, a thaw has emerged in the US–China trade relationship, bringing…
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China–US Trade Framework Agreement: Update for Exporters
Early after Donald Trump reelection for his second term, the U.S.–China trade tensions increased after the U.S. reignited the trade war with China: leading to new tariff hikes and export curbs pushed both sides…
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Greenland Frictions Highlight the Need for More Balanced Global Trade Relationships
A recent diplomatic development has reminded Europe’s trade community of a recurring issue in international cooperation: the mismatch between stated alliances and actual practice. On May 7, Reuters reported that the Danish government is…
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China’s 2025 Foreign Investment Plan: Opening Telecom and Healthcare
China has unveiled an ambitious 2025 foreign investment plan aimed at opening key service sectors – notably telecommunications and healthcare – to greater foreign participation. In February 2025, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and…
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US-China 90-Day Tariff Truce Offers Temporary Relief for Global Supply Chains
Background: A Pause in the Trade War A 90-day tariff truce between the United States and China was announced on May 12, 2025, after intense weekend negotiations in Geneva. Under the deal, both countries…
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Why America’s Tariffs on China Could Backfire: A 2025 Global Trade Analysis
The international trade landscape in early 2025 is dominated by the volatile US–China relationship. After years of frictions, both sides have unleashed unprecedented tariff measures, ushering in a “new era” in global economics. China…
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The 2025 Global Trade Pivot: Spain Deepens China Ties as U.S. Tariffs Rise
Spain made a bold move in global trade: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government doubled down on strengthening commercial ties with China – even in the face of U.S. warnings. This pivot comes on the…
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The “Liberation Day” Tariffs: Global Impact and Strategic Response
On April 2, 2025, the Trump administration unveiled sweeping global import tariffs, framing the day as “Liberation Day” for the American economy. President Trump described the new duties as a corrective to decades of…
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Gate Kaizen’s In-country Partner in INDIA
We are excited to announce our strategic partnership with CorpelServe to provide enhanced market entry solutions for businesses looking to expand into India. This partnership strengthens Gate Kaizen’s presence in Asia, complementing our existing…
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