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Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Wto·Int·
The WTO Committee on Import Licensing met on 15 October 2026 to review member notification practices and challenges, drawing on findings from a recent workshop for government officials. The Committee also examined trade concerns and discussed lessons from experience-sharing sessions on improving communication, public-private engagement, and access to import licensing information.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the Export Reference Price (HPE) for gold at USD 135,024.36/kg for the second period of October 2026, down 3.15% from USD 139,409.07/kg in Period I. The Gold Reference Price (HR) also fell to USD 4,199.73 per troy ounce from USD 4,336.11. The prices are established under Ministerial Decree No. […]
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia issued Government Regulation (PP) No. 39 of 2026 on Safeguard Measures, Anti-Dumping Measures, and Countervailing Duties (PP TPTATI) on 22 September 2026, after nearly a decade of deliberation. The regulation modernizes Indonesia’s legal framework for trade remedies to better align with WTO standards and contemporary trade dynamics. It marks a significant update to the […]
Moc Th·Th·
UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi met with Thailand’s Prime Minister and Commerce Minister on 8 October 2026 to celebrate the conclusion of negotiations for a Thailand-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Both sides discussed next steps for implementing the agreement.
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has published the 2027 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for fertilizer imports, including total quota volumes, allocation principles, and application procedures. This announcement sets the framework for fertilizer import access into China for the coming year.
Seco·Ch·
The Swiss Federal Council initiated a consultation process on the plurilateral WTO Agreement on Electronic Commerce (ECA), which establishes a common digital trade regulatory framework among 67 WTO members. The consultation runs until 28 January 2027. The agreement aims to enhance legal certainty for businesses engaged in digital trade.
Moit·Vn·
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued guidance on implementing new regulations governing rice exports. The guidance addresses procedural requirements for exporters under updated rules. Specific details on licensing, quotas, or conditions are outlined for rice trading enterprises.
Moit·Vn·
Canada has issued its final sunset review determination on anti-dumping measures applied to oil country tubular goods (OCTG) imported from certain countries. The review determines whether the measures should be continued, modified, or terminated. This is a trade remedy action with direct implications for steel exporters in affected countries.
Wto·Int·
The WTO Committee on Government Procurement welcomed Timor-Leste’s submission of required documents to begin accession negotiations to the GPA 2012. The Committee also reviewed regulatory developments, heard updates on other members’ accession processes, and held a first-ever private sector dialogue on the GPA.
Trademin Au·Australia·
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell discusses the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement, addressing Coalition objections over climate commitments in the deal and the bipartisan consultation process. The interview covers substantive policy content about the FTA’s provisions and political dynamics around its ratification.