PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Ustr·United States·
President Trump notified Congress and the governments of Rwanda and South Africa of his intent to terminate their eligibility under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) effective January 1, 2027. Ambassador Greer issued a statement supporting the decision. The termination removes preferential tariff access previously granted to both countries under AGOA.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the reference prices for crude palm oil (CPO) and cocoa beans for November 2026, recording month-on-month declines of 6.07% and 7.33% respectively. Despite the price drops, the export levy for both commodities remains unchanged at 12.5%. The price corrections are attributed to global stock levels and market dynamics.
Bmwe·De·
The EU and Canada have concluded a digital trade agreement, expanding their trade relationship. The agreement covers cross-border data flows and digital trade provisions. This builds on the existing CETA framework between the two parties.
Wto·Int·
On 30 October 2026, the European Union notified the WTO Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of certain new hybrid vehicles. The notification was filed on the same day the investigation was launched.
Moit·Vn·
The article addresses implementation of the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA) and practical guidance for Vietnamese exporters shipping goods to Israel via Ashdod Port amid Middle East instability. It covers the regulatory framework for VIFTA implementation and logistical/customs considerations for market access. The focus is on ensuring trade continuity under the FTA.
Gcc Sg·Int·
The GCC Secretariat has launched an anti-dumping investigation against imports of uncoated writing and printing paper originating or exported from India, China, and Thailand. The investigation covers GCC member states’ imports of this product category.
Mti·Sg·
The MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement officially entered into force on 1 November 2026, as announced in a joint press release between Singapore and Argentina. This marks the implementation of a plurilateral FTA between Singapore and the MERCOSUR bloc. No further details are available from the snippet.
Gac·Canada·
Canada and the EU have announced the conclusion of negotiations on a bilateral digital trade agreement. The deal was welcomed jointly by Canadian Minister Sidhu and the EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security. No further details are available in the snippet, but the conclusion of negotiations represents a named, specific policy outcome.
Mdic·Br·
The Mercosur-EFTA free trade agreement enters into force on November 1, 2026, creating new export opportunities for Brazil in Norway. The agreement eliminates tariffs on various products and includes measures to simplify technical requirements and reduce trade costs.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the CPO reference price for November 2026 at USD 978.90/MT, down 6.07% from October 2026, which determines export duties and BPDP levies. The reference price for cocoa beans has also declined, while export prices for other commodities vary. These reference prices directly govern Indonesia’s commodity export duty rates for […]