PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Wco·Int·
The World Customs Organization has published a new study on rules of origin for remanufactured and recycled goods, approved by the 147th/148th Sessions of the WCO Council. The study addresses how to determine origin for these product categories, which have growing relevance for circular economy trade flows.
Wto·Int·
A WTO panel circulated its report on 28 July 2026 in dispute DS629, initiated by China against Türkiye concerning measures affecting electric vehicles and other types of vehicles. The case addresses Turkish trade measures imposed on Chinese vehicles.
Dbt·Gb·
HMRC has concluded compound settlements with two UK exporters for breaches of export control regulations. The notice details enforcement actions taken against non-compliant exporters.
Moit·Vn·
The European Commission has released official guidance documents for implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The guidance covers compliance requirements for operators and traders dealing in commodities covered by the regulation. This is directly relevant to Vietnamese exporters of affected products such as wood, coffee, and rubber.
Moit·Vn·
Israel has enacted a ban on importing goods produced using forced labor. The measure introduces a specific trade restriction targeting forced-labor-made products entering the Israeli market. The article, published by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, reports on this policy development relevant to Vietnamese exporters.
Dti·Ph·
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Labor and Employment, and Department of Finance signed a Joint Administrative Order establishing a prohibition on imports produced through forced labor. This is a named regulatory measure directly governing market access conditions for goods entering the Philippines. The order formalizes inter-agency enforcement of forced labor import […]
Dti·Ph·
The Philippines has concluded a free trade agreement with Chile, marking its first FTA with a Latin American country. The deal was announced by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). No further details on specific tariff commitments or coverage are available from the snippet.
Dti·Ph·
The Philippine Departments of Trade and Industry, Labor and Employment, and Finance signed a Joint Administrative Order establishing a prohibition on imports produced through forced labor. This represents a concrete regulatory measure affecting customs and import procedures in the Philippines. The order formalizes an import restriction mechanism aligned with international forced labor trade standards.
Mofcom·Cn·
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a notice allocating the second tranche of export quotas for agricultural products for 2026. The notice specifies quota quantities distributed to exporters for regulated agricultural commodities. This is a formal quota allocation under China’s export licensing regime.
Mti·Sg·
Singapore and Australia have concluded a protocol to their existing Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) covering economic resilience and essential supplies. The protocol represents a named amendment or addition to the SAFTA framework, addressing supply chain resilience and access to essential goods. Specific provisions were announced on 27 July 2026.