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Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Maff·Japan·
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the application of regionalization principles for African Swine Fever (ASF) to Canadian pork and pork products. This measure adjusts import conditions based on regional disease status rather than a blanket national ban. The decision directly affects market access for Canadian pork exports to Japan.
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced an extension of the anti-dumping investigation period on pea starch originating from Canada. The announcement is published as MOFCOM Announcement No. 31 of 2026, dated July 31, 2026.
Mdic·Br·
Brazil’s Gecex held its 239th ordinary meeting, producing formal deliberations on trade and tariff matters. Gecex is the body responsible for decisions on Brazilian import/export tariffs, trade remedies, and market access measures under CAMEX. Specific resolutions from this meeting are expected to cover tariff changes or trade remedy actions.
Dg Trade·Eu·
The European Commission has launched a targeted stakeholder consultation to review which products fall within the scope of the EU Steel Regulation. This is a required review under the regulation to assess potential changes to its product coverage. The outcome will determine which steel products are subject to the regulation’s trade measures.
Dbt·Gb·
HMRC has concluded a compound settlement with a UK exporter for breaches of export control regulations. The notice formally announces the enforcement action outcome. No further details about the exporter or specific goods are provided in the snippet.
Moit·Vn·
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is accepting dossiers requesting exemption from formal anti-circumvention measures applied to certain hot-rolled steel products originating from the People’s Republic of China. This relates to trade remedy enforcement targeting circumvention of existing trade defense measures on Chinese steel imports.
Moit·Vn·
The United States has issued final determinations in its anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on concrete reinforcing steel (rebar) imported from Vietnam. This represents the conclusion of a trade remedy proceeding that will determine duty rates applied to Vietnamese rebar exports to the US market.
Wto·Int·
Brazil has requested WTO dispute settlement consultations with the United States over additional duties imposed on Brazilian products following two US Section 301 investigations. Brazil argues the additional duties exceed applicable MFN rates under the US harmonized tariff schedule. The request was circulated to WTO members on 30 July 2026.
Mdic·Br·
Brazil’s presidential decree formally promulgates the Mercosur-Singapore trade agreement. The Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade (MDIC) has published implementation manuals on the Siscomex portal covering rules of origin and tariff reduction schedules. The agreement is now entering operational implementation.
Dg Trade·Eu·
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of polyamide yarns from China into the EU. This action targets dumped Chinese imports in this textile sector. No further details are available from the snippet.