by stefanie | Apr 20, 2021 | World Focus
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) granted three more seizure orders on behalf of Brother against Maxwell Image Limited, Topjet Technology Co., Ltd. and Brillware Inc. As part of Inv. No. 337-TA-1174, the USITC issued new seizure and forfeiture...
by stefanie | Jun 16, 2020 | World Focus
China continues its drive to restrict waste imports like used plastics with further raids and arrests, but COVID-19 throws a curveball. In the latest round of crackdowns on smuggled foreign waste, china.org.cn reports that Chinese customs seized over 1.04...
by Owen Collins | Apr 8, 2019 | World Focus
The nation’s Environment Ministry has revealed that the country is planning to cut imports of solid waste to zero by 2020, as it attempts to reduce pollution. According to Reuters, the country is also aiming to encourage recyclers to tackle the “soaring volumes” of...
by Owen Collins | Jul 5, 2018 | Around the Industry
The list of Chinese imports to the United States that will be subject to additional tariffs in what is becoming known as the USA and China’s “trade war” has been released, ahead of their enforcement from tomorrow. The tariffs, which are being introduced in response to...
by stefanie | Jul 4, 2018 | Around the Industry
The South-East Asian nation has made headlines in recent weeks due to fears of indiscriminate e-waste dumping. Now, Thailand has issued a temporary ban on plastic and e-waste imports. Following warnings from BAN and the news, released last month, that five e-waste...
