USTR has activated the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) to request Mexico review alleged denial of freedom of association and collective bargaining rights at Carolina Performance Fabrics in Guanajuato. This is a formal trade enforcement action under the USMCA labor chapter. The RRM allows for facility-specific remedies including tariffs or suspension of preferential treatment […]
Pakistani authorities issued a clarification addressing media reports of alleged import fraud and under-invoicing of goods imported from China, concerning discrepancies in billing and valuation. The statement responds to concerns about customs valuation irregularities in Chinese imports.
South Korea’s cabinet approved an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Foreign Trade Act. The revision updates implementing regulations under the Foreign Trade Act, which governs export controls and trade management. Specific provisions affected would relate to export/import procedures, trade remedies, or related measures.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has completed a sunset/final review of anti-dumping measures applied to polyester filament yarn originating from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China. The review determines whether existing anti-dumping duties will be maintained, modified, or terminated. This affects imports of a key textile input from four major suppliers.
The article addresses how Vietnamese businesses can utilize the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA) by complying with rules of origin requirements. It highlights the importance of meeting origin criteria to access preferential tariffs under the agreement. The piece provides guidance for exporters seeking to benefit from VIFTA’s preferential trade terms.
India’s DGFT has issued Trade Notice No. 30 (2026-27) introducing a simplified and expedited procedure for obtaining import authorisations for silver bullion classified under ITC(HS) 7106. The measure streamlines licensing requirements for this specific commodity. This affects importers seeking timely clearance for silver bullion shipments.
EU Commissioner Šefčovič and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held the second EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations (TIC) in Beijing on 8-9 October 2026. The joint statement reflects substantive bilateral trade and investment dialogue between the EU and China. Specific policy outcomes would be detailed in the full statement text.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs Trade Remedy Committee made a preliminary affirmative determination that domestic industries have suffered material injury from imports of certain cold-rolled stainless steel flat products from Vietnam. The investigation covering January 2023 to June 2026 found import volumes surged and prices fell below domestic levels, eroding market share and widening losses. […]
Thailand participated in the 3rd Joint Committee meeting to upgrade the ASEAN-South Korea FTA, with progress on chapters covering customs procedures, trade facilitation, and competition/consumer protection. Parties aim to conclude negotiations by Thai fiscal year 2027 (BE 2570), with working groups tasked to resolve outstanding issues between sessions.
WTO members have concluded consultations on the 10% import surcharge previously adopted by the United States. The review follows the removal of the measure, completing the formal WTO oversight process. This concludes the balance-of-payments consultation procedure related to the US surcharge.