PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
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The UK is pursuing improved market access for services exports in bilateral trade talks with China. The discussions focus on specific services trade objectives, indicating a substantive policy dialogue. Further details on sectors or outcomes are not available from the snippet alone.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the July 2026 reference price (Harga Referensi) for crude palm oil (CPO) at USD 1,000.90/MT, down 2.78% from June 2026, which affects the applicable export duty and palm oil fund levy rates. Export reference prices (HPE) for cocoa beans and pine resin increased, while wood products moved variably and […]
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the export benchmark price (HPE) for gold at USD 135,512.62/kg for the first period of July 2026, down 5.36% from USD 143,190.64/kg in the second period of June 2026. The reference price (HR) also fell to USD 4,214.92 per troy ounce from USD 4,453.73. The figures are established under […]
Dg Trade·Eu·
A new EU regulation aimed at protecting the steel sector from global overcapacity enters into application on 1 July 2026. The measure is designed to ensure the long-term viability of the strategically important European steel industry. No further details are available in the snippet regarding specific instruments used.
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South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau signed MOUs with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation covering regulatory compliance and standards, framed as a key milestone in the China–SA zero tariff trade agreement. The MOUs aim to improve standards alignment and facilitate market access under the preferential trade arrangement. The signing marks […]
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a preliminary determination in its anti-dumping investigation into pea starch originating from Canada. The announcement (No. 25, 2026) publishes the initial findings under China’s trade remedy procedures. Provisional anti-dumping measures may follow this preliminary ruling.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has amended import policy conditions under Chapter 74 (copper) and Chapter 76 (aluminium) of the ITC(HS) 2022 schedule. The changes modify sub-paragraphs of specific policy conditions governing imports of these metals. This affects the regulatory framework for copper and aluminium imports into India.
Dg Trade·Eu·
The European Commission submitted proposals to the Council for signature and conclusion of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) with Indonesia. These agreements mark a significant step toward formalizing bilateral trade and investment relations between the EU and Indonesia.
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Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) will enforce new mandatory inspection requirements for nine product categories effective July 1, 2026, including electric vehicle charging equipment (≤30 kW), power conversion systems (≤20 kW), and stationary lithium energy storage systems (≤20 kWh). These are new non-tariff conformity assessment measures affecting market access for imported and […]
Seco·Ch·
Switzerland’s Federal Council published a declaration on 29 June 2026 outlining implementation of further elements of the November 2025 Switzerland-US joint statement aimed at stabilising bilateral trade relations. Switzerland expects reciprocal US commitments in return, while pursuing a comprehensive trade agreement as the long-term goal. The move is tied to managing US tariff pressures on […]