PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has published the second bidding coefficient for the 2026 export quota tender for rush grass (igusa) and rush grass products. This sets the allocation parameters for exporters seeking quota under the managed export regime for these commodities.
Doc India·In·
India’s Department of Commerce held a consultative session (Chintan Shivir) focused on opportunities for the seafood sector under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The event examined market access and trade prospects for Indian seafood exporters in EFTA markets. This follows the signing of the India-EFTA TEPA, which includes preferential tariff commitments.
Gac·Canada·
Minister LeBlanc and Chief Trade Negotiator Charette briefed provincial and territorial trade ministers on the CUSMA/USMCA joint review process and Canada-U.S. trade relations. The meeting focused on the formal review of the free trade agreement, which is a named treaty mechanism. No specific outcomes or decisions were disclosed in the snippet.
Gac·Canada·
Canada has ratified the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom to the CPTPP, as announced by Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. Once in force, the agreement will expand market access and apply a single set of trade rules across CPTPP markets for Canadian businesses.
Ustr·United States·
President Trump declined to automatically renew the USMCA, keeping the agreement in effect while the US pursues renegotiation to address perceived shortcomings. The USTR press release highlights support from American farmers, manufacturers, ranchers, and service suppliers for this decision. The move signals a formal review/renegotiation process for the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
Moit·Vn·
India has issued a final determination in a countervailing duty (anti-subsidy) investigation targeting calcium carbonate plastic filler products imported from or originating in Vietnam. This represents a formal trade remedy outcome affecting Vietnamese exports to India.
Moit·Vn·
Vietnam chaired the CPTPP Ministerial Meeting and the 10th CPTPP Commission session. These gatherings addressed implementation and governance of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership among member states. No further details are available from the snippet.
Moit·Vn·
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade held a dissemination event for the new E-Commerce Law and its implementing Decree No. 248/2026/NĐ-CP. These instruments establish the regulatory framework for digital trade and e-commerce activities in Vietnam. The specific provisions of the decree likely cover platform obligations, cross-border e-commerce, and related digital trade rules.
Ustr·United States·
USTR will hold public hearings July 7-9, 2026 on proposed responsive actions under Section 301 investigations targeting 60 economies for failing to address trade in forced labor goods. The hearings are part of formal investigation procedures that could lead to tariffs or other trade measures. This represents a significant multilateral enforcement action linking forced labor […]
Ustr·United States·
USTR will hold a public hearing on July 6-7 regarding proposed responsive actions in a Section 301 investigation of Brazil covering digital trade, electronic payment services, and unfair trade practices. The hearing is part of the formal process to determine potential trade measures against Brazil. This involves market access, digital trade, and possible tariff or […]