The United Steelworkers (USW) union recently filed a comprehensive trade case under Section 301 of U.S. trade laws. The petition alleges illegal activities by China in five key areas, including restricting access to critical materials, prohibiting export subsidies, domestic content subsidies and trade distorting domestic subsidies. The United States Trade Representative announced a probe into Chinese policies and practices in the renewable energy sector. After a Section 301 investigation is initiated, the case can be settled through bilateral negotiation or through the World Trade Organization. On November 4, Li Junfeng, Deputy Director of the Energy Research Institute of the China National Development and Reform Commission, shared his thoughts about the trade disputes with Beijing Review reporter Wang Hairong. Li is also Secretary General of the China Renewable Energy Industries Association.
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