Selling Your Products into China
I recently spoke with a client, a successful manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, who was wrestling with a familiar dilemma: how to best engage with the Chinese market. They’d been exploring various options, from joint
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President Trump’s New China Tariffs
The China Tariffs Are Here to Stay
The trade war with China is escalating. Tariffs are rising, impacting hundreds of billions in imports—businesses must act now.
This post outlines the reasons behind the enduring tariffs on Chinese goods and provides…
What To Do About the New Trump Tariffs
The New Trump Tariffs
Tariffs are a powerful tool for reshaping international trade and protecting domestic industries. However, their effects invariably ripple across entire supply chains, impacting foreign manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, retailers, and ultimately, consumers.
With the latest Trump tariffs…
Is It a Scam? A Guide to Staying Safe Online

How to Protect Yourself from Online Fraud and International Financial Scams
Our law firm has extensive experience pursuing internet scammers and fraudsters, particularly those operating across borders. These cases often involve complex investigations and international litigation, and we are uniquely…
Ten Key Things You Should Know About China Employment Contracts
In a recent email to a client, I provided an overview of China’s employment law system. This post expands on that overview, offering insights and examples to help foreign employers understand the unique challenges and requirements of hiring in China.…
Legal Disputes with Chinese Companies: Negotiation, Settlement, and When to Litigate
Settling Disputes with Chinese Companies
Chinese companies approach litigation and arbitration differently from their Western counterparts.
For Western companies, litigation is often seen as a last resort—a process that is expensive, time-consuming, risky, and unpleasant. In contrast, Chinese companies are…
Protecting Intellectual Property via U.S. Customs
Managing Intellectual Property Rights in the U.S. Customs Regulatory Environment
For companies that import products into the United States, U.S. Customs plays a critical role in enforcing intellectual property (IP) rights by ensuring that counterfeit goods and infringing products do…
New AD/CVD Petitions: Temporary Steel Fencing from China
New AD/CVD Petitions: Temporary Steel Fencing from China
On January 15, 2025, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of temporary steel fencing from China. Temporary fencing is marketed primarily to construction companies and event…
Protecting Your Intellectual Property From China After TikTok

Safeguarding Your Intellectual Property Against an Increasingly Aggresive China
The global landscape is shifting, and so are the challenges of protecting intellectual property (IP). Imagine this: you’re a business owner who’s invested years, maybe decades, creating a groundbreaking product or…
New AD/CVD Petitions: Slag Pots from China
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions Against Slag Pots from China
On December 31, 2024, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of slag pots from China. Slag pots are essential equipment used by steelmakers and…