PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
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The UK and New Zealand held their second joint public session under the Environment and Labour chapters of their FTA. Minutes from the 16 March 2026 session have been published as transparency data. The session covers implementation of sustainability-related commitments in the bilateral agreement.
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The UK government has published statutory guidance listing preferential tariff rates and rules of origin for trade agreements under the Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. These reference documents cover the UK’s post-Brexit preferential trade arrangements. The guidance serves as the authoritative source for traders and officials applying preferential duty rates.
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South Korea’s Trade Commission voted at its 474th meeting to recommend anti-dumping duties of 4.93–8.41% for five years on seamless copper pipes imported from Thailand, citing material injury to domestic industry including market share decline and reduced operating profits. Provisional anti-dumping duties of 3.64–8.41% have been in effect since March following a preliminary determination in […]
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade held an online socialization session on Ministerial Regulation (Permendag) No. 18/2026, the second amendment to Permendag No. 16/2025 on Import Policy and Regulation, enacted on June 4, 2026. The session targeted businesses, associations, surveyors, and relevant government agencies. The regulation aims to improve the effectiveness of import licensing services and legal […]
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China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued the list of winning enterprises and their allocated quotas from the second tender round for 2026 export quotas on licorice and licorice products. This constitutes an official export quota allocation under China’s managed export system for these commodities.
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The UK and India have agreed a Double Contributions Convention as part of their trade deal, which governs social security/national insurance contributions for workers operating across both countries. This explainer details the agreed provisions of that convention. It forms part of the broader UK-India FTA package.
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The UK-India Free Trade Agreement, valued at £4.8bn, is set to enter into force on July 15th. Businesses are urged to begin preparations for the implementation of the deal. This is a landmark bilateral trade agreement between the two countries.
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WAEMU has updated its rules of origin product list to align with HS 2022, resolving inconsistencies that arose after member states adopted the new nomenclature. Previously, the WAEMU Treaty referenced older HS editions for determining originating goods, undermining preferential treatment and trader compliance. The alignment ensures consistent application of preferential rules across the bloc.
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UK government guidance on temporary duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas (ATQs) for importing goods into the UK. These measures reduce or eliminate import duties on specific goods on a temporary basis. The update reflects current applicable suspensions and quotas as of June 2026.
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Korea’s Trade Minister met with Mongolia’s Minister of Economic Development to advance the Korea-Mongolia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations and expand economic cooperation. Mongolia is highlighted as a key emerging trade partner rich in critical minerals including copper, molybdenum, and rare earths. The talks focused on institutionalizing bilateral trade and investment through the CEPA […]