On March 7, the latest data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) showed that as of the end of February 2026, China's foreign exchange reserves had exceeded the $3.4 trillion mark, while the central bank had increased its gold holdings for 16 consecutive months.Data showed that as of the end of February 2026, China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3,427.8 billion, an increase of $28.7 billion from the end of January, representing a rise of 0.85%

During his visit to Australia on the 5th, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the two countries have signed a series of cooperation agreements on critical minerals, including Australia's accession to the G7 Critical Minerals Production Alliance. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson previously commented on the G7 "Critical Minerals Production Alliance".

Recently, China announced adjustments to the additional tariffs imposed on certain imported goods originating in Canada! The 100% additional tariffs on oil-cake and peas, as well as the 25% additional tariffs on lobster and crab, will not be imposed!

On February 28, the twelfth day of the first lunar month, the Yiwu International Trade City and Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center—the world's largest small commodities distribution center—opened for business. Opening day data showed that the first-day opening rate for Yiwu International Trade City, Global Digital Trade Center, Huangyuan Garment Market, and International Production Materials Market reached 97.4%, up 2.3 percentage points from the 2025 opening day. Total market foot traffic reached 291,000 visits, up 23.8% year-on-year, with the Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center accounting for 62,000 visits.

In accordance with the provisions of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the "Anti-dumping Regulations"), on September 9, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce (hereinafter referred to as the "Investigation Authority") issued Announcement No. 37 of 2024, deciding to initiate an anti-dumping investigation investigation into imported canola seeds originating in Canada (hereinafter referred to as the "subject merchandise").

U.S. Trade Barriers on Imported Photovoltaic Products Escalate Again. On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a preliminary determination, finding that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules from India, Indonesia, and Laos received unfair subsidies, and will impose countervailing duties on these products. This represents another major expansion of U.S. photovoltaic trade remedy actions, following the previously imposed high "dual anti" tariffs on four Southeast Asian countries.

Recently, the European Union formally approved new regulations on small parcel import tariffs, announcing the abolition of the duty-free policy for packages valued below €150, effective July 1. This marks the definitive end of the de minimis exemption benefit that has supported China-EU cross-border e-commerce for years, presenting Chinese sellers deeply rooted in the European market with entirely new operational challenges.

On February 13, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that it has jointly issued the "Announcement on Further Strengthening Food Recall Supervision for Cross-Border E-Commerce Retail Imports" with the Ministry of Commerce. The announcement further clarifies the primary responsibility for food recalls in cross-border e-commerce retail imports, effectively prevents food safety risks, and safeguards consumer safety.

Recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially issued CSMS #67834313, confirming the termination of additional ad valorem tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on February 24, 2026. This decision marks the formal cessation of a series of emergency tariff measures previously enacted, including those related to "fentanyl tariffs" and "reciprocal tariffs."

On the first day of work, clarifying the operational essentials of import/export licenses and automatic import licenses is key to starting foreign trade business compliance. The management logic, applicable scope, and operational details of these three types of licenses differ, so I've compiled a comparison guide to help you quickly grasp the core points.