PTPolicyTraderThe policy behind the trade.
Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Maff·Japan·
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is hosting a webinar for exporters regarding Indonesia’s mandatory halal certification scheme. The event addresses regulatory compliance requirements that affect Japanese food and agricultural product exports to Indonesia. This relates to a non-tariff measure (SPS/TBT) impacting market access.
Wto·Int·
The WTO Trade Negotiations Committee met on 1 October 2026 to assess progress six months after MC14 in Yaoundé. Chairs of negotiating bodies reported on the state of play across various negotiating tracks. The Director-General expressed concerns about the pace of negotiations.
Ustr·United States·
USTR Ambassador Greer chaired the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity Ministerial Meeting, which reached consensus on a comprehensive framework for joint action called the Milwaukee Framework. The statement highlights Trump Administration actions to address global steel excess capacity. This plurilateral outcome has direct implications for steel trade policy and potential trade remedies.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the export benchmark price (HPE) for gold at USD 139,409.07/kg for the first period of October 2026, down 3.5% from USD 144,469.49/kg in the second period of September 2026. The gold reference price (HR) also fell to USD 4,336.11 per troy ounce from USD 4,493.51. These figures are established […]
Maff·Japan·
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced a temporary suspension of poultry meat and related product imports from Argentina. This is an SPS-related market access restriction, likely triggered by an animal disease outbreak. The measure directly affects bilateral trade flows in poultry products.
Maff·Japan·
Japan’s MAFF announced an agreement on animal health (veterinary sanitary) conditions governing imports of beef and beef products from northern regions of Argentina. This establishes the SPS framework required for market access of Argentine beef to Japan.
Dtn Th·Th·
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun met with UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi to discuss progress on the Thailand-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Both sides exchanged views on trade, investment, and ways to expand bilateral economic cooperation. The meeting focused on advancing CEPA negotiations and […]
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has extended the deadline for surrendering unutilised tariff-rate quota (TRQ) quantities allocated for the import of 1 lakh metric tonne (LMT) of raw sugar. The extension affects importers who have not utilised their allocated TRQ quantities. No further details are available from the snippet.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has extended the Minimum Import Price condition for specific chemical items classified under Chapter 29 of ITC HS 2022, Schedule I (Import Policy). This measure functions as a non-tariff import control affecting market access for the covered chemicals. No further details are available from the snippet.
Dgft·In·
India’s DGFT has extended the Minimum Import Price condition on Sulfadiazine active pharmaceutical ingredient classified under Chapter 29 of ITC HS 2022 Schedule I. The MIP is a non-tariff import restriction affecting the import policy for this pharmaceutical chemical. No additional details are available from the snippet.